Sign up for SNAP
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps qualifying people buy the food they need for good health. If you would like free, confidential help with the SNAP application process, check out the resources below.

*SNAP, formerly named Food Stamps, is called Food Assistance in Kansas.

Quick SNAP Facts:
  • The average SNAP benefit per person per meal is $1.25
  • The average Kansan household receives $255 in food benefits per month.
  • SNAP participants can "double" their benefits up $25/day to buy fresh produce at participating farmers' markets and grocery stories. Click here for more on the double up program.

 Check your eligibility online

The KS Department for Children & Families has an online tool to evaluate your household's eligibility for the SNAP program at no cost.

Apply online on your own

You may apply for SNAP food benefits online through DCF's website. DCF requires you first create an online profile which you can use to continually update and stay in contact with the state agency. 

Apply for SNAP over the phone or online

How to apply over the phone:
1. Identify the food pantry network that services your county with the map below.
2. Call the corresponding number:
​Harvesters
phone: 877.653.9522
email: SNAP@harvesters.org
Kansas Food Bank
phone: 316-265-FOOD
Second Harvest
phone: 844-803-3663
email: FoodHelp@ourcommunityfoodbank.org

Questions? Contact Joey Hentzler at jhentzler@kansasappleseed.org