Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Need help buying food? Apply for SNAP today. 

• Apply online through CommonHelp 

• Call: 833-522-5582

• Visit your Local Department of Social Services

  • Versions of the application are available below

    • Application for Benefits (English)

    • Application for Benefits (Spanish)

About SNAP 

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits to help lower-income individuals and families buy healthy food. Benefits are issued to a SNAP account and accessed with an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. 

EBT cards work like debit cards—just swipe and enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN) at checkout. Authorized retailers display a “We Welcome SNAP EBT Customers” poster. 

Learn more:  www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/snap/