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Resource | Federal Register Documents Information Collection: Employment and Training Opportunities in SNAP

This collection, a revision of a currently approved collection, includes the requirement for case management services to individuals participating in the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program

10/20/2023
Resource | Policy Standard Utility Allowances

States annually update Standard Utility Allowances (SUAs) to reflect changes in utility costs. When determining a household’s eligibility, states consider a household’s total shelter costs, including the cost of utilities. Since actual utility costs are often hard to determine, states can use SUAs, which are standard amounts that represent low-income household utility costs in the state or local area. SUAs may be used in lieu of the household's actual costs when determining eligibility and benefit amount.

10/01/2023
Basic page SNAP Eligibility

To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits, which are described on this page. SNAP income and resource limits are updated annually.

10/01/2023
Basic page Elegibilidad de SNAP

Para obtener los beneficios del SNAP, debe presentar una solicitud en el estado en el que vive actualmente y debe cumplir con ciertos requisitos, como los límites de recursos e ingresos, que se describen en esta página. Los límites de ingresos y recursos del SNAP se actualizan anualmente.

10/01/2023
Basic page SNAP Special Rules for the Elderly or Disabled

To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits.

10/01/2023
Basic page Normas especiales de SNAP para los ancianos o personas discapacitadas

Para obtener beneficios de SNAP, usted debe solicitar en el estado en el que vive actualmente y debe cumplir con ciertos requisitos, incluso los límites de recursos e ingresos.

10/01/2023
Resource | Policy Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Information

We adjust SNAP maximum allotments, deductions, and income eligibility standards at the beginning of each federal fiscal year. 

10/01/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Equity in SNAP E&T Programs: Lessons from the 2022 SNAP E&T National Forum

From the 2022 sessions and additional conversations with presenters, we identified four approaches SNAP E&T administrators can apply in their program design and delivery of SNAP E&T services to incorporate a focus on equity

09/28/2023
Basic page Requisitos de trabajo de SNAP

Mientras que SNAP pretende garantizar que nadie en nuestra tierra de abundancia tenga miedo de pasar hambre, sus normas también reflejan la importancia del trabajo y la responsabilidad.

09/28/2023
Basic page SNAP E&T 2024 National Forum

The USDA SNAP Office of Employment and Training is pleased to host the SNAP E&T National Forum on Oct. 29-30, 2024.

09/28/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021