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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on April 15, 2020.

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Description of Program and Relief

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Indiana Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food assistance to low and no income people and families. This program is designed to raise the nutritional level of low income households. It enables low-income families to buy nutritious food through Electronic Benefits Transfer cards. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, affected families may qualify if they meet eligibility requirements (below).

Government or Lead Agency

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (“FSSA”).

Dates Available

Effective immediately.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Eligibility requirements may be found here: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2691.htm.

Generally, to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, applicants must meet certain non-financial and financial requirements. Non-financial requirements include state residency, citizenship/alien status, work registration and cooperation with the IMPACT (job training) program. Financial criteria include income and asset limits.

The asset/resource limits are $5,000 for most households. Assets include bank accounts, cash, real estate, personal property, vehicles, etc. The household's home and surrounding lot, household goods and personal belongings and life insurance policies are not counted as assets in the SNAP program. All households (except those with elderly or disabled members) must pass a gross income test (130% of poverty) to qualify for SNAP benefits. The gross income is per household size and based on the gross monthly income received by all household members.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For additional information on the SNAP program, please visit: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2691.htm.


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