SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
SNAP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS "FOOD STAMPS") OFFERS NUTRITION ASSISTANCE TO MILLIONS OF ELIGIBLE, LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
How do I apply?
In person: Visit local Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) Office. Refer to the resources page for contact information.
By mail: Mail in application to the state or local Department for Community Based Services Office (DCBS). Refer to the resources page for contact information.
By phone: Call 1 (855) 306- 8959
Online: Visit the Benefind website at https://benefind.ky.gov
Following information is needed:
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Proof of identity (ex. current state driver's license; school photo ID; ID issued by state, federal, or local government with photo, school record, or medical record)
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Proof of who lives in your home (such as a lease or written statement)
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Proof that you live in Kentucky
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Proof of child care costs (ex. receipts, statements, etc.)
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Proof of income (ex. pay stubs or a letter from employer stating the applicant's wages)
