Question 1

What is SNAP?

Accepted Answer

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income and other factors.

Question 2

How do I apply for SNAP?

Accepted Answer

It's easy! If you live in Alabama or Mississippi you can apply right here on the website by clicking on APPLY NOW in the upper right hand corner. There you will find PDF links for the applications. If you prefer to apply by phone just give us a call at 877-833-2550. If you do not live in either one of these states you can find more info at

Question 3

What are the income limits?

Accepted Answer

Income Limits are for Oct 1, 2021 - Sept 30, 2022   Household Size -1 Gross Monthly Income - $1,383 Net Monthly Income -$1,064 Household Size -2  Gross Monthly Income -$1,868  Net Monthly Income -$1,437 Household Size -3  Gross Monthly Income -$2,353  Net Monthly Income -$1,810 Household Size -4  Gross Monthly Income -$2,839  Net Monthly Income -$2,184 Household Size -5  Gross Monthly Income -$3,324  Net Monthly Income -$2,557 Household Size -6  Gross Monthly Income -$3,809  Net Monthly Income -$2,930 Household Size -7  Gross Monthly Income -$4,295  Net Monthly Income -$3,304 Household Size -8  Gross Monthly Income -$4,780  Net Monthly Income -$3,677

Question 4

What is the difference in Gross Income VS Net Income?

Accepted Answer

Gross income means a household's total, non-excluded income, before any deductions have been made.   Net income means gross income minus allowable deductions.

Question 5

What's the difference in a food bank and a food pantry?

Accepted Answer

A food bank is a non-profit that safely stores millions of pounds of food that will soon be delivered to local food programs, like a food pantry.    A food pantry is a distribution center where hungry families can receive food. Supplied with food from a food bank, pantries feed hundreds of people per week!   You can find more info on this at the Feeding America website.

Question 6

How can I find a food pantry in my area?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways, one is to click on our Find A Food Pantry link The other is to visit the nationwide Food Finder website.

Question 7

What other benefits do you assist with?

Accepted Answer

We have other programs, mainly focused on seniors, that we assist with. Those are Senior Farmers Market Vouchers Medicare Savings Program Extra Help LIHEAP and more

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