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The Food Assistance Division administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Alabama. The Food Assistance Program's purpose is to end hunger and improve nutrition by providing monthly benefits to eligible low income households to help them buy the food they need for good health. The eligibility rules and benefit amounts, based on income and household size, are determined by regulations issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Applications for the Food Assistance Program are available in all county DHR offices.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. To file a compliant of discrimination, write:

USDA Director Office of Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (866) 377-8642(TTY) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Applications may be filed in the county where you live or online.
You may fax, mail, or bring the signed application to your County DHR office for processing. Click here to find the Food Assistance office nearest you.

Click here to print out an application. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Chasque aquí Solicitud de cupones para alimentos.

To apply for food assistance benefits online, please visit MyAlabama.gov. Before you can complete the application, you must first register for an account. Your completed application will be sent to the DHR office in the county where you live.

Click here to visit MyAlabama.gov and complete an online application.

MyAlabama.gov is the ONLY website where you can apply for Food Assistance online. NEVER provide information to anyone who promises to help you apply for food assistance.

Click here for a training presentation designed to assist you in using MyAlabama.gov.

Service(s)
Electronic Benefits Transfer
Alabama Elderly Simplified Application Project (AESAP)

More Information
EBT Account Information (This is the ONLY official link to Alabama EBT account information. Use of an unauthorized application or site may place your account security at risk.)
USDA Benefit Calculator
Requisitos de elegibilidad programa de vales de comida
Food Assistance Eligibility Requirements
Voter Registration Information

Frequently Asked Questions
Food Assistance Division FAQs

Links
Snap Retailer Locator
Food Assistance Points of Eligibility Manual
Food Assistance Related Web Sites

Contact Information
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