SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, provides a monthly benefit for the purchase of food items through an Electronic Benefits Transfer card (EBT). The card is used at participating supermarkets and convenience stores. The EBT card can also be used to buy food on-line at Amazon, Walmart and Aldi’s. For more information, see the DHS Online Shopping Guide with …

Supplemental Food Program for Woman, Infants and Children (WIC)

Provides vouchers to purchase nutritionally appropriate foods and nutrition education to pregnant and post-partum women and children under age five. Who Qualifies? Pregnant women Mothers with babies under 6 months old Mothers who are breastfeeding Babies Children under age 5 who are at nutritional risk Fathers, grandparents and foster parents can also apply for WIC for children in their care Citizen …

Free / Reduced School Meals

Provides breakfast and lunch to school aged children at no or reduced cost. Who Qualifies? School-aged children through grade 12 whose families meet income guidelines No requirement to document citizenship or immigrant status Income and Resource Limits There is no resource test.  Depending on income, the child receives a free or reduced price meal.  Children whose families receive SNAP benefits …

Summer Food Service Program

Provides free lunch and breakfast to children in low-income communities. Supper or snacks may also be provided. Meals are generally provided a city-run site, such as a park. To find a site near you, call 2-1-1. Who Qualifies? Children under 18. No requirement to document citizenship or immigrant status. Income and Resource Limits There is no resource test or income limit. How …