Check your state’s SNAP/EBT eligibility rules
Gather required documents such as ID, proof of income, proof of residency, household size, and expenses
Submit a SNAP application online, by mail, by phone, or in person through your state agency
Complete any required interview with the SNAP office
Provide any additional documents they request
Wait for an eligibility decision
If approved, receive your EBT card by mail or at a local office
Activate your EBT card and set your PIN
Use the card at approved grocery stores and retailers
Report required changes to your SNAP office as needed