Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Formerly Known as Food Stamps
SNAP serves as the first line of defense against hunger.
Contact Information
Phone: (405) 522-5050
SNAP and FDPIR State or local agencies, and their sub-recipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination statement.
- Program Benefits
- Eligibility Criteria
- How to Apply
- Related Links
SNAP helps low-income families buy nutritious food with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. SNAP recipients spend their benefits to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores and farmers' markets.
To be eligible for SNAP, you must meet the following basic requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal alien
- Meet work requirements (unemployed adults, ages 18 TO 53)
- Meet income standard(s) shown on Appendix C-3
- Provide Social Security Numbers for all members included in the food benefit household.
The easiest way to apply is to apply online at www.OKDHSLIVE.ORG. You may also submit a completed form 08MP001E (Request for Benefits) to your Local Human Services Center. You can get a copy of the form at your local office if you cannot access it online.
OK SNAP Works
If you get SNAP benefits, you may be eligible to learn new skills or get training at no cost to you!
Click here to learn more about available employment and training services.
Changes to SNAP policies regarding able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD)
On June 3, 2023, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) was signed into law. This new law creates some changes within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) policy.
