Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is a federally funded program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail stores. To add someone to your SNAP case, you must contact your local SNAP office and provide the following information:
- The name of the person you want to add to your case
- Their date of birth
- Their Social Security number
- Their relationship to you
- Proof of their income and expenses
Once you have provided this information, your local SNAP office will determine if the person you want to add to your case is eligible for SNAP benefits. If they are eligible, they will be added to your case and will receive their own SNAP benefits card.