SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
What is SNAP?
SNAP is short for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
It’s a federal program that helps eligible households save money and stretch their budget with monthly paid benefits to purchase groceries.
Your benefits can be used at a wide range of participating locations across Kentucky, like grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, gas stations, and some farmers’ markets.
Are you eligible for SNAP?
Apply using the form below to find out.
Our network of food banks and other nonprofit organizations are here to help advise Kentucky residents about SNAP and other food assistance programs at no charge.
Your local SNAP advisor can help walk you through the entire application process for free.
Your SNAP EBT Card
SNAP makes it simple and easy to buy food or get cash benefits now with the Kentucky Purchase EBT Card.
Your benefits are automatically applied to your Electronic Benefits Transfer (SNAP EBT) card each month and can be used just like a debit card to purchase food at participating locations.
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Kentucky Kids Eats provides summer meals and nutrition across the state for eligible families. Learn about your eligibility and what resources are available in your area.
Additional resources are for children and students throughout the state. Learn about additional programs below.
The USDA aids low-income individuals by providing food assistance and other nutrition service information through phone calls and text.
Did you know?
SNAP, helps more than 40 million low-income Americans put food on the table. This makes SNAP the largest program working to fight hunger in America.
About Feeding Kentucky
Feeding Kentucky is the state’s largest charitable response to hunger, working collectively to create a hunger-free Kentucky. Our network of seven Feeding America food banks provides food and groceries to Kentuckians facing hunger in all 120 counties. Through more than 900 partner food pantries and meal programs, we reach an estimated 1 in 7 Kentuckians each year. We focus on addressing child hunger, sourcing food from our Kentucky farmers, and advocating for policies that reflect the needs of our neighbors. Guided by our vision, we want all people in Kentucky to have access to enough food to thrive.