How can I use SNAP benefits? What can I purchase?
You can purchase food for the household, such as:
- Fruits and vegetables;
- Meat, poultry, and fish;
- Dairy products;
- Breads and cereals;
- Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages; and
- Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat.
You cannot use SNAP benefits to buy:
- Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes, or tobacco
- Vitamins, medicines, and supplements. If an item has a Supplement Facts label, it is considered a supplement and is not eligible for SNAP purchase.
- Live animals (except shellfish, fish removed from water, and animals slaughtered prior to pick-up from the store).
- Prepared Foods fit for immediate consumption
- Hot foods
- Any nonfood items such as:
- Pet foods
- Cleaning supplies, paper products, and other household supplies.
- Hygiene items, cosmetics
In addition, you can use your SNAP benefits to shop online for fresh produce and groceries!
Participating online stores now accept SNAP benefits for online orders and will deliver to you. Use your EBT card to shop securely for fresh produce and groceries at these participating stores in the New York City area:
Note: SNAP benefits cannot be used to pay delivery fees. Be sure to confirm an online store delivers to your home address.
NEWS! Your SNAP benefits are worth more!
March 12, 2021 — The City has received $5.5 million federal grant through the Fund for Public Health NYC to help increase access to nutritious foods and fight health inequities in New York City, the agency announced today.
The grant, from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), will support fruit and vegetable purchases from farmers markets and independent grocers by New Yorkers who participate in SNAP. The NYC Health Department and its partners will contribute matching funds representing an $11 million commitment to expanding equitable access to affordable fruits and vegetables.
The funding will support expansion of the Health Department’s longstanding farmers market SNAP incentive program, Health Bucks. Farmers market customers now get $2 in Health Bucks for every $2 spent in SNAP benefits, a doubling of purchasing power, up to $10 in Health Bucks per day. Previously, customers received $2 in Health Bucks for every $5 spent in SNAP at farmers markets.
Under the grant, New York City’s innovative grocery store-based fruit and vegetable incentive program, Get the Good Stuff, will be expanded to additional stores. The program offers a dollar-for-dollar match on purchases of eligible fruits, vegetables and beans by New Yorkers with SNAP benefits at participating stores. For every $1 spent in SNAP benefits on eligible fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruits, vegetables, and beans, program participants get $1 added to a program loyalty card, to purchase more eligible foods.
FAQs
Who is eligible for New Jersey Food Stamp Program (SNAP)? You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with one of the following: A person or persons age 60 and over or. A person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself).
What is the highest income to qualify for Snap? ›
SNAP Income Limits—Oct. 1, 2023 through Sept. 30, 2024
| Household Size | Gross monthly income (130% of poverty) | Net monthly income (100% of poverty) |
|---|
| 1 | $1,580 | $1,215 |
| 2 | $2,137 | $1,644 |
| 3 | $2,694 | $2,072 |
| 4 | $3,250 | $2,500 |
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| Household Size | Max. Allowable Income |
|---|
| 1 | $1, 986 |
| 2 | $2, 686 |
| 3 | $3, 386 |
| 4 | $4, 086 |
5 more rowsIf you applied online, you can check your status at mynjhelps.gov. Enter your login information or confirmation number to check your status. If you applied over the phone or in person, you can call our office at 973-326-7800 to check your status.
What is the income limit for one person on Snap? ›
Table 1: SNAP Income Eligibility Limits - Oct. 1, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2024
| Household Size | Gross monthly income (130 percent of poverty) | Net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) |
|---|
| 1 | $1,580 | $1,215 |
| 2 | $2,137 | $1,644 |
| 3 | $2,694 | $2,072 |
| 4 | $3,250 | $2,500 |
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SNAP Income Guidelines in Pennsylvania (Oct. 1, 2023 – Sep. 30, 2024)
| Household Size | Maximum Gross Monthly Income for All Households | Monthly Benefit Amount |
|---|
| 7 | $7,570 | up to $1,532 |
| 8 | $8,428 | up to $1,751 |
| 9 | $9,286 | up to $1,970 |
| Each additional family member | +$858 | up to +$219 |
6 more rowsFor an adult to qualify for NJ FamilyCare, the total family income must be at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level. For a single person, that is $1,732 a month; for a family of 4, that is $3,588 a month (2024 guidelines).
How long does it take to get approved for food stamps in NJ? ›
In most cases, the county has 30 days after you turn in your application to determine if you will get SNAP. During the 30 days, the county will interview you. The interview will be either over the phone or in person. During the interview, the county will go over your application with you.
How much cash assistance will I get in NJ? ›
Services under WFNJ are limited to five years. GA recipients receive a cash benefit as follows: $185 a month for an employable single adult, $277 a month for a disabled adult, $254 a month for a couple where one or both members of the couple are employable, and $382 a month for a couple where both are disabled.
What time do food stamps go on your card in NJ? ›
Benefits are deposited into your account when the application is approved. Each month that you are still eligible, benefits will be deposited at the beginning of the month.
If you'd rather apply in person, call your local office or the New Jersey SNAP hotline (1-800-687-9512) to find out how. Learn if you're eligible for food stamps.
How much do you get for one person on SNAP 2024? ›
Here are the maximum allotments for SNAP in the 48 contiguous states and D.C. (Oct. 2023 to Sep. 2024), according to the USDA website: Household size 1: $291.
How much SNAP will I get in NJ? ›
As of March 2023, all eligible households receive at least $95 per month in benefits. How do I apply for food stamps/SNAP? You can apply online at www.mynjhelps.gov. If you can't apply online, you can call the county SNAP agency and ask them to mail you an application, or complete it by phone.
Are SNAP benefits ending in NJ? ›
Due to a recent change in federal law, the extra temporary benefits you have received known as SNAP Emergency Allotments are ending. This means you will receive your regular SNAP benefit starting March 1, 2023. The minimum monthly SNAP benefit in New Jersey is now $95. WHERE CAN I GET MY BENEFIT DETAIL?
What is the income limit for food stamps in MN? ›
Who is eligible for The Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP)?
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|
| 2 | $32,538 |
| 3 | $41,019 |
| 4 | $49,500 |
| 5 | $57,981 |
4 more rowsFood Stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
| Household Size | Maximum Gross 130% of Poverty | Maximum Net 100% of Poverty |
|---|
| 1 | $1,174 | $903 |
| 2 | $1,579 | $1,215 |
| 3 | $1,984 | $1,526 |
| 4 | $2,389 | $1,838 |
5 more rowsAm I Eligible for SNAP?
| Household Size | Monthly Gross Income Limit | Monthly Maximum SNAP Benefit Amount |
|---|
| 1 | $2,430 | $291 |
| 2 | $3,288 | $535 |
| 3 | $4,054 | $766 |
| 4 | $5,000 | $973 |
1 more row2024 Food Stamps Monthly Gross Income Limit Table
| Household Size | 130% | 160% |
|---|
| 2 | $2,137 | $2,630 |
| 3 | $2,694 | $3,315 |
| 4 | $3,250 | $4,000 |
| 5 | $3,807 | $4,686 |
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