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

Gross Income

Required

Gross monthly income must be at or below 130% of theFederal Poverty Level for your household size.

household_income_fpl 130 percent

Net Income

Required

Net monthly income (after deductions) must be at or below100% of the Federal Poverty Level.

household_net_income_fpl 100 percent

Asset Limit

Required

Countable resources must be $2,750 or less($4,250 if household includes elderly/disabled member).

countable_assets 2750 dollars

U.S. Residency

Required

Must reside in the United States.

residency = US

Citizenship/Immigration

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or qualified alien.

citizenship_status in [us_citizen, us_national, qualified_alien]

Work Requirements

Required

Able-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

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