Call our SNAP outreach team at (413) 992-6204 for additional information or assistance!
Do you need help buying groceries every month? The federal nutrition program called SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—or food stamps) is available for you. Everyone can apply for SNAP benefits–college students, seniors over 60, people with disabilities, homeless individuals, and families. Call the Food Bank’s SNAP line at 413.992.6204 and one of our Coordinators can quickly tell you if you’re eligible and help you apply for SNAP benefits over the phone. If you need help in languages other than English and Spanish, we can assist with those, too. Our services are free to all Western Massachusetts residents.
If you’ve been approved to receive SNAP benefits, you’ll receive an EBT card (it works just like a debit card) so you can buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, convenience stores, and anywhere you see “We Accept EBT” signs.
Check the income guidelines for your household size below and give one of our SNAP Coordinators a call today at 413.992.6204.
Important SNAP Updates: The End of Extra COVID SNAP Benefits & SNAP Skimming
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined by The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), and is dependent upon a household’s size, composition, income and expenses.
Income Guidelines
Income is just one of the eligibility factors considered in your application. If you meet these income requirements, it does not mean you are definitely eligible for SNAP benefits.
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income Limit |
|---|---|
| (200% of federal poverty level) | |
| 1 | $2430 |
| 2 | $3287 |
| 3 | $4143 |
| 4 | $5000 |
| 5 | $5857 |
| 6 | $6713 |
| 7 | $7570 |
| 8 | $8427 |
| Each additional member | +$857 |
Visit DTA’s website for more information about eligibility.
What Can Be Purchased
- You can use your benefits to purchase food for your household, such as bread, meat, cold deli items, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, chilled prepared foods, and frozen food.
- You can also purchase seeds and plants to grow food for your household.
- SNAP benefits can’t be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco, pet food, soap, toiletries, diapers, paper products, cleaning products, vitamins or medicine, and hot prepared meals.
Apply
The first step in applying for benefits is to complete an application.
- Our SNAP Coordinators can prescreen you for eligibility, and if eligible, can complete an application over the phone. For assistance with the application process, please contact our SNAP outreach team at (413) 992-6204.
- Or, to download the application, or to apply online, visit mass.gov/snap.
- We are not able to accept SNAP Applications or proof documents via fax. Please call us to apply over the phone.
The Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)
HIP, the Healthy Incentives Program, is an innovative program that SNAP recipients can use to match their SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar at farmers market, CSAs, and farm stands.
SNAP Enrollment Events This Month
Food Bank staff and volunteers will be available to answer all your questions, provide pre-screening, determine eligibility and offer application assistance.
Berkshire County
| Location | Address | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHP Great Barrington | 5442 Stockbridge Rd. Great Barrington | Wed. March 29 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Franklin County
There are currently no in-person SNAP Outreach events in Franklin County. Please contact our SNAP Team at (413) 992-6204 for additional information and assistance.
Hampden County
| Location | Address | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Inclusive Support Services at Hampden County Sheriffs Dept | 736 State St. Springfield | Wed. March 1 | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services | 3 Rutland St. Springfield | Thurs. March 2 | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Springfield Tech Comm. College STCC Blding 7 | 1 Armory Square. Springfield | Thurs. March 2 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
| All Inclusive Support Services at Hampden County Sheriffs Dept | 736 State St. Springfield | Weds. March 8 | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services | 3 Rutland St. Springfield | Thurs. March 9 | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Springfield Tech Comm. College STCC Blding 7 | 1 Armory Square. Springfield | Thurs. March 9 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
| Masshire Holyoke Career Center | 850 High St. Holyoke | Mon. March 13 | 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
| Holyoke Community College Thrive Center | 303 Homestead Ave Holyoke | Tues. March 14 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| All Inclusive Support Services at Hampden County Sheriffs Dept | 736 State St. Springfield | Wed. March 15 | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services | 3 Rutland St. Springfield | Thurs. March 16 | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Springfield Tech Comm. College STCC Blding 7 | 1 Armory Square. Springfield | Thurs. March 16 | 1 p.m. – 3p.m. |
| Masshire Holyoke Career Center | 850 High St. Holyoke | Mon. March 20 | 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
| All Inclusive Support Services at Hampden County Sheriffs Dept | 736 State St. Springfield | Wed. March 22 | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services | 3 Rutland St. Springfield | Thurs. March 23 | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Springfield Tech Comm. College STCC Blding 7 | 1 Armory Square. Springfield | Thurs. March 23 | 1 p.m. – 3p.m. |
| Masshire Holyoke Career Center | 850 High St. Holyoke | Mon. March 27 | 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
| Holyoke Community College Thrive Center | 303 Homestead Ave Holyoke | Tues. March 28 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| All Inclusive Support Services at Hampden County Sheriffs Dept | 736 State St. Springfield | Wed. March 29 | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services | 3 Rutland St. Springfield | Thurs. March 30 | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Springfield Tech Comm. College STCC Blding 7 | 1 Armory Square. Springfield | Thurs. March 30 | 1 p.m. – 3p.m. |
Hampshire County
There are currently no in-person SNAP Outreach events in Hampshire County. Please contact our SNAP Team at (413) 992-6204 for additional information and assistance.
Call our SNAP outreach team at (413) 992-6204 for additional information or assistance. We are not able to accept SNAP Applications or proof documents via fax. Please call us to apply over the phone.
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SNAP Update
SNAP application assistance is still available via phone at (413) 992-6204. Please check our SNAP page for more information.
