D-SNAP, Summer P-EBT, SNAP Updates and Financial Assistance

D-SNAP LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER 18 – Application period ends on September 23 – click here

(Click here for the D-SNAP  2-page flyer)

(Click here for the D-SNAP Translated 2-page flyers)

GET MORE SPENDING POWER BY USING YOUR DA BUX CARD – click here to learn more

SNAP Hot Foods – HOT FOOD WAIVER HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 14, 2023

SNAP Replacement Benefits (8/14/23) – click here

Summer 2023 P-EBT FAQs (revised 06.22.23)

DOE CEP schools 2023

NSLP Charter and Private schools 2023

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SNAP EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENT/ALLOTMENTS (Governor Green – Sixth Emergency Proclamation extending the Emergency Relief Period to address Food Insecurity.)

The federal government passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act and established that the Emergency Allotments for the benefit month of February 2023 (available in March 2023) will be the last month for the SNAP Emergency Allotments which is the extra payment received in the middle of the month.

The February 2023 supplement will be available to eligible clients on March 15, 2023.
The January 2023 supplement will be available to eligible clients on February 15, 2023.
The December 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on January 11, 2023.
The November 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on December 14, 2022.
The October 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on November 16, 2022.
The September 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on October 11, 2022.
The August 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on September 13, 2022
The July 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on August 9, 2022.
The June 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on July 12, 2022.
The May 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on June 14, 2022.
The April 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on May 9, 2022.
The March 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on April 12, 2022.
The February 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on March 15, 2022.
The January 2022 supplement will be available to eligible clients on February 11, 2022.
The December 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on January 11, 2022.
The November 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on December 14, 2021.
The October 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on November 16, 2021.
The September 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on October 11, 2021.
The August 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on September 14, 2021.
The July 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on August 10, 2021.
The June 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on July 13, 2021.
The May 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on June 15, 2021.
The April 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on May 11, 2021.
The March 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on April 12, 2021.
The February 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on March 8, 2021.
The January 2021 supplement will be available to eligible clients on February 12, 2021.
The December 2020 supplement will be available to eligible clients on January 11, 2021.
The November 2020 supplement will be available to eligible clients on December 11, 2020.
The October 2020 supplement will be available to eligible clients on November 10, 2020.
The September 2020 supplement will be available to eligible clients on October 13, 2020.
The August 2020 supplement will be available to eligible clients on September 11, 2020.
The July 2020 supplement will be available to eligible clients on August 10, 2020.
The June 2020 supplement will be available to eligible clients on July 9, 2020.

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DHS is working diligently to improve the telephone system and call center process and thanks the community for their continued patience and understanding. With the large number of individuals and families applying for benefits, and also renewing their benefits, we are experiencing delays and there are longer wait times in reaching the Processing Centers by phone.

We care deeply about you and your family and are working hard to remedy these issues.

For more information on case-specific reporting requirements contact the Public Assistance Toll Free Information Line at 1-855-643-1643. Starting on February 24, 2022, a majority of the Processing Centers  statewide, re-started in-person services Monday through Friday (except holidays), from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Click here for the FAQs

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2022 SUMMER P-EBT

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2022 KEIKI P-EBT

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2021 SUMMER P-EBT

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2021 KEIKI UNDER 6 FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM

 

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P-EBT (PANDEMIC ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER)

ROUND 3

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT P-EBT:

Click here for Round 3 P-EBT FAQs (updated 4/16/21)

Click here for the Round 3 P-EBT Press Release (updated 4/16/21)

Click here for to check on your child’s P-EBT benefit status

Where can I check on my child’s P-EBT benefit status?

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P-EBT (PANDEMIC ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER)

ROUND 2

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P-EBT (PANDEMIC ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER)

ROUND 1

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GENERAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE (June 16, 2021)

Act 8 of the 2021 Legislative Session provided DHS with additional funds to restore state funded General Assistance (GA) benefits. The impact of COVID-19 on the State’s economy resulted in a dramatic increase in the GA caseload.  Eligible GA recipients will receive a one-time supplemental payment this month to restore benefits that were reduced in March and April 2021. The emergency funding from the Legislature enabled DHS to restore these benefits. The GA program provides cash benefits to adults ages 18 through 64, without minor children, who are temporarily disabled and who do not qualify for Social Security benefits.

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COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: FOOD, ENERGY ASSISTANCE, CHILD CARE, AND MORE…
Resources for Individuals and Families Amid COVID-19 – click here (updated 9-21-2020)

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SNAP and FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION AND MORE INFORMATION BELOW:

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Financial Benefits (updated 6/12/20):

The Benefit, Employment, and Support Services Division (BESSD) of DHS will continue to serve residents throughout the pandemic without interruption.

A few changes have been implemented to protect clients and staff during this time:

  • There is a reduction in staff at these administrative offices and processing centers, but they are working hard to manage the workload and provide reduced exposure for all. Please be patient with our staff as they work as quickly as they can to process requests and applications.
  • Telephone will be the primary means to contact BESSD processing centers and other offices. Please see the phone number (indicate where on this site) for the processing center near you.
  • If you visit a processing center, you will be directed to drop off your forms in the drop box and contact the office by phone. The number will be posted on a sign there for your convenience.
  • While the lobbies are officially closed during the pandemic, if you do not have access to a phone, signage will instruct you on how to alert BESSD staff at the center that you have no phone. They will work with you through the security doors to help in any way possible.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE CORONAVIRUS STIMULUS CHECK IS NOT CONSIDERED INCOME FOR SNAP/FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION (click here for more information)

When you submit your SNAP – FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, you will receive a receipt with your tracking number. This means we have received your application. DHS will contact you for your interview.

Due to the increase in applications and the subsequent workload at Processing Centers, there may be delays in processing and replies to voice mails. Providing you with timely service is very important to us.

If you are unable to apply online, you may download and print this paper form application – click here

There are 3 ways to submit your application:

  1. Apply online using the new ONLINE APPLICATION
  2. U.S Postal Mail – *paper form
  3. Drop off – *paper form

*Paper form  – Once complete, you may print and sign the form, then mail it, or drop it off at a processing center as noted above.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I APPLY FOR BENEFITS [updated July 2020] – click here

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NOTICE:
EBT (SNAP) Magnetic Stripe Issue for New Cards Received 11/09/20 – 11/17/20 – click here

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FRAUD ALERT:
USDA Warns of Text Scam Targeting SNAP Recipients – click here for more information