NH Food Bank offers SNAP application assistance services and conducts outreach in communities throughout NH to better inform Granite Staters in need about SNAP benefits.
Need help with your grocery bill?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – also known as SNAP – provides food assistance through an electronic card that can be used at grocery stores and some farmers’ markets. You may also see this program referred to as: EBT or Food Stamps.
Apply for SNAP benefits today!
- Apply online via NH DHHS
- To learn more about SNAP, visit: dhhs.nh.gov/snap
Do you need help applying or have questions about applying?
- The SNAP team at the NH Food Bank is here to help. Call us at: 1-877-347-7627
Do you currently have SNAP and have questions about your case?
- Call the NH Department of Health and Human Services at 603-271-9700 or email Maindo.dcs@dhhs.nh.gov.
SNAP is a federal program of the USDA and administered by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.
Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) Program
The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program is a federal program that gives families with school-aged children extra funding to buy groceries during the summer months when school meals are not available.
How Does It Work?
- You can apply for SNAP benefits online via NH Easy
- You can get help completing your application online by calling 1-877-347-SNAP (1-877-347-7627) or emailing snap@nhfoodbank.org
- Don’t miss your interview appointment!
- Gather the required proofs to complete your application.
- Send in your proofs to NH DHHS:
- Upload your proofs to NH Easy
- Email, mail, or fax your proofs, or
- Drop off your proofs at the nearest NH DHHS district office.
- Don’t be late! Provide proofs for applications and re-certifications on time or you could lose your benefits and need to re-apply.
More SNAP/EBT Information and Resources
Eligibility Information:
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- Gross income limit adjusted annually on October 1.
Recent News About SNAP:
- January 2023 Changes to Gross Income Limit and Resource Test:
- As of January 2023, the gross income limit for most households was increased from 130% to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines (FPG). The resource test was removed for these households. Households with Older Adults and/or certain disabled individuals with gross income over 200% of the FPG will have to meet a resource test.
- Gross income limit adjusted annually on October 1.
- As of January 2023, the gross income limit for most households was increased from 130% to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines (FPG). The resource test was removed for these households. Households with Older Adults and/or certain disabled individuals with gross income over 200% of the FPG will have to meet a resource test.
Additional Resources:
- Click here to find a NH DHHS Office Near You
- NH Department of Health and Human Services SNAP FAQ
- New Hampshire SNAP Employment & Training Services
- NH SNAP Employment & Training is a voluntary workforce program for SNAP recipients aimed to improve the economic mobility of every participant by providing high quality job training, education and support services. Please note: this program is administered by the NH Department of Health and Human Services.
Are you a community outreach partner?
Visit our Outreach Partner Resource page for additional resources.
Thank you to the following organizations for their support of NH Food Bank's SNAP Outreach:
- Walmart Foundation
- Catholic Charities USA
- New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation
- Feeding America
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