# SNAP Food Benefits by State Benefits guides The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps millions of households buy groceries each month. Benefit amounts and income limits are set federally, but you apply through your state. Pick your state below for income limits, benefit amounts, and exactly where to apply. Figures current for October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. ## Income limits (all states) SNAP monthly income limits, FY2027 (48 states and DC) Household sizeGross income limit (130% of poverty)Net income limit (100% of poverty) 1$1,729$1,3302$2,345$1,8043$2,960$2,2774$3,575$2,7505$4,191$3,2246$4,806$3,6977$5,421$4,1708$6,037$4,644 Each additional person+$616+$474 ## Maximum monthly benefits (all states) Maximum monthly SNAP allotment, FY2027 (48 states and DC) Household sizeMaximum monthly benefit 1 person$3062 people$5623 people$8084 people$1,0235 people$1,2176 people$1,4637 people$1,6168 people$1,841 Each additional person+$225 Minimum benefit for one- and two-person households: $25 per month. Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Virgin Islands use higher amounts. ## How benefits are calculated Take the maximum allotment for your household size and subtract 30 percent of your net monthly income (income after deductions for earnings, housing, childcare, and medical costs for elderly or disabled members). The result is your monthly benefit, loaded onto an EBT card. ## Work requirements in 2026 Under federal law signed in 2025, adults aged 18 to 64 without dependents must generally work, train, or volunteer at least 80 hours a month to keep benefits beyond 3 months in any 36-month period. The caregiver exemption now covers only households with a child under 14. If you are between 55 and 64 and currently receive SNAP, check with your state agency whether the expanded rules affect you. ## Find your state's program Every state brands SNAP a little differently: California calls it CalFresh, Wisconsin calls it FoodShare, New York City runs it through HRA. Type your state, or a program name like "CalFresh", to jump to the right guide. Search states and program names 51 of 51 programs - [**Alabama: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-alabama/) - [**Alaska: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-alaska/) - [**Arizona: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-arizona/) - [**Arkansas: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-arkansas/) - [**California: CalFresh**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-california/) - [**Colorado: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-colorado/) - [**Connecticut: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-connecticut/) - [**Delaware: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-delaware/) - [**District of Columbia: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-district-of-columbia/) - [**Florida: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-florida/) - [**Georgia: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-georgia/) - [**Hawaii: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-hawaii/) - [**Idaho: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-idaho/) - [**Illinois: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-illinois/) - [**Indiana: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-indiana/) - [**Iowa: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-iowa/) - [**Kansas: Food Assistance**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-kansas/) - [**Kentucky: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-kentucky/) - [**Louisiana: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-louisiana/) - [**Maine: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-maine/) - [**Maryland: Food Supplement Program**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-maryland/) - [**Massachusetts: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-massachusetts/) - [**Michigan: Food Assistance Program**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-michigan/) - [**Minnesota: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-minnesota/) - [**Mississippi: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-mississippi/) - [**Missouri: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-missouri/) - [**Montana: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-montana/) - [**Nebraska: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-nebraska/) - [**Nevada: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-nevada/) - [**New Hampshire: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-new-hampshire/) - [**New Jersey: NJ SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-new-jersey/) - [**New Mexico: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-new-mexico/) - [**New York: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-new-york/) - [**North Carolina: Food and Nutrition Services**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-north-carolina/) - [**North Dakota: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-north-dakota/) - [**Ohio: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-ohio/) - [**Oklahoma: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-oklahoma/) - [**Oregon: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-oregon/) - [**Pennsylvania: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-pennsylvania/) - [**Rhode Island: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-rhode-island/) - [**South Carolina: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-south-carolina/) - [**South Dakota: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-south-dakota/) - [**Tennessee: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-tennessee/) - [**Texas: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-texas/) - [**Utah: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-utah/) - [**Vermont: 3SquaresVT**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-vermont/) - [**Virginia: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-virginia/) - [**Washington: Basic Food**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-washington/) - [**West Virginia: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-west-virginia/) - [**Wisconsin: FoodShare**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-wisconsin/) - [**Wyoming: SNAP**A household of 4 with gross income under $3,575/month can often qualify.](/benefits/snap-wyoming/) No program matches that search. Try a state name or a branded name like "CalFresh" or "FoodShare". ## Make benefits stretch Our [discount calculator](/discount-calculator/) helps compare grocery deals, and the [compound interest calculator](/compound-interest/) shows what even small monthly savings become over time.