United States
Benefit
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Also known as: SNAP, Food Stamps
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food.
At a Glance
- Gross monthly income must be at or below 130% of theFederal Poverty Level for your household size.
- Net monthly income (after deductions) must be at or below100% of the Federal Poverty Level.
- Countable resources must be $2,750 or less($4,250 if household includes elderly/disabled member).
- Must reside in the United States.
- + 2 more requirements below
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. Residency
RequiredMust reside in the United States.
residency
=
US
Work Requirements
RequiredAble-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) aged 18-49must meet work requirements unless exempt.
age
between
18 and 49
All of:
-
AND
work_hours_per_week≥ 20
Exempt if any:
-
OR
has_disability= true -
OR
has_dependent_child= true -
OR
is_pregnant= true
Ruleset effective: 2024-10-01
View as JSON
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Quick Info
- Agency
- USDA-FNS
- Category
- Food assistance
- Last Verified
- 2026-01-13