SNAP for Families & Individuals

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is part of a federal nutrition program to help low-income households purchase food. It provides a monthly benefit that helps families and individuals buy the food they need for good health.
The benefit is provided based on income, resources and the number of individuals in the household. Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards are used to receive the benefit and can be used similar to debit cards at participating food stores. The benefit can be doubled in value by shopping at participating markets and food stores that support the Double Up Food Bucks program.
To apply for SNAP you will need your name, date of birth, social security number as well as your monthly income, and household and utility expenses, such as rent or mortgage, electricity, water, trash, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, processing SNAP applications may take up to several weeks. If you’re planning to apply or are in the process of applying, we recommend connecting with your local food pantry.

You do not need to have children to receive SNAP.
If you are under 22 and living with a parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent, you will need to apply with your parent even if you buy your food separately. If you are under 18 and living with a responsible adult, you need to apply with that adult.
Different individuals have different certification periods. You must submit redetermination paperwork in order to continue to receive SNAP benefits, usually once every 6 months. Be sure to know when your redetermination is due to avoid lapses in benefits. Please check your PEAK account or call your department of human services for more information.

You will need to include any children under the age of 22 on your application if they are still living with you. Any money earned by a child under 18 who is attending high school is not counted toward eligibility.
You can deduct the cost of daycare while you are working, looking for work, or attending school. Daycare costs include after school care, teen programs, transportation fees, and others.
Different households have different certification periods. You must submit redetermination paperwork in order to continue to receive SNAP benefits, usually every 6 months. Be sure to know when your redetermination is due to avoid lapses in benefits. Please check your PEAK account or call your department of human services for more information.
Online Purchasing and Delivery – SNAP beneficiaries can now order their groceries online through Amazon and Walmart. Some additional retailers, like King Soopers, are offering online ordering for curbside pick-up with an EBT card. When placing your pickup order, go to Payment Option and choose “SNAP EBT at Pickup.” When you arrive at your pickup location, swipe your EBT Card to complete your order. At this time, WIC is not currently accepted. Please see the grocer’s websites or call them for more information.

For more information, please call Hunger Free Colorado’s Hotline at 855-855-4626.