SNAP Process

What Is SNAP?

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program helps people buy the food they need for good health. SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. 

What Information Do I Need To Apply?

  • SSN and date of birth for everyone that wants to apply
  • Costs of bills you pay
  • Money you get from jobs and other sources
  • Picture ID or other verification source for ID
  • Information about value of items you pay for or own such as vehicles, money in the bank or in cash

What Does The Process Look Like?

  1. Submit your application
  2. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will process your application. Your response will arrive in the mail in 30-45 days.
  3. If approved, you will receive an EBT card to access your benefits.
  4. Use benefits to buy groceries.

Need help with a submitted application?

  1. Call 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905.
  2. Select a language, press 2 for HHSC, press 1 to speak to a 211 respresentative.
  3. If you cannot reach 2-1-1, Email snap@ntfb.org to see if the Social Services Team can assist you.

Other Food Assistance Options

Senior Programs

Ensuring that seniors have access to nutritious foods that meet their health needs.

Learn More about Senior Programs

Mobile Food Distribution Schedule

NTFB’s mobile pantry travels across the metroplex! View the MP schedule here.

Learn More about Mobile Food Distribution Schedule

Find a Food Pantry

Use our searchable map to find a food pantry or other resources in the North Texas area. Filter your results by Location, Distance, Agency Name, or Type of Assistance.

Learn More about Find a Food Pantry

Get Food Assistance

Speak to a Social Service Assistance staff member who can provide valuable information about benefits available to you.

Learn More about Get Food Assistance

Get help with accessing other resources such as rent and utility by emailing RPPTeam@ntfb.org .

Contact Us

Contact our help center for assistance with applying for SNAP, Medicaid, or other benefits.

Call (214)-269-0906 or Email SNAP@ntfb.org