SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

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In an emergency, call 911.

Formerly known as food stamps

SNAP is a state and federal program that helps people with low income buy food.

Call (800)403-0864 (SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program))

How to reach them

Who it’s for

  • Open to people who live in Indiana and meet income and other rules.
  • Rules depend on household size, income, and whether someone in the home is 60 or older or has a disability.
  • Rules also cover citizenship or immigration status and work registration.

How they can help

  • Monthly food benefits loaded on an EBT card
  • Help applying online
  • Help applying in person at a local office if you have no computer or internet

How to get started

Apply online through the state benefits portal, or visit a local Division of Family Resources office. Have names, birth dates and Social Security numbers for everyone in your home, plus proof of income and housing costs.

Cost
Free to apply
Details from the county resource guide
  • Income-based food assistance program for families, the elderly, and disabled
  • Apply online or at Boone County SNAP office

Information from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)’s website and the Boone County Resource Guide, 15th edition (March 2025). Last checked November 2026. Services can change, so call ahead. Tell us if something is out of date.

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