Applying for SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the program formerly known as food stamps. It is a federal nutrition program that helps you stretch your food budget and buy healthy food.
Assistance with SNAP applications is available for residents of Harford County and Cecil County, Maryland.
We are here to help walk you through the application process. Please fill out the form below!
Questions?: SNAP Hotline: 443-686-0020
You can also apply for SNAP Benefits on your own at:
https://dhs.maryland.gov/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
and
Apply For SNAP (Food Stamps) Services
Ready to Apply for SNAP?
You will need the following:
Identity:
- Birth Certificate
- Driver’s License or State ID
- Voter Registration Card
Residency:
- Utility Bills (BGE, Water, etc.)
- Rental Agreement or Mortgage with Address
Immigration Status:
- Immigration or Naturalization Papers (only if you were born outside the U.S.)
Medical Expense Deduction:
- Billing Statements
- Itemized Medical Records
- Medicare Card indicating Part “B” coverage
Earned Income:
- Pay Stubs
- Income Tax Forms
- Self-Employment bookkeeping records
Unearned Income:
- Banking statements showing direct deposits
- Agency letter showing benefits received
- Social Security, SSI, VA Benefits, child support, alimony, and unemployment
Family Investment Administration FAQ
This document is the state’s go-to for SNAP questions. Check here first for the answers to frequently asked questions!