SNAP Application Assistance
Are you struggling with grocery bills?
Do you need help paying for medical expenses?
Apply for SNAP/EBT benefits today! Complete the SNAP assistance form here
With grocery prices on the rise, many families need extra help. SNAP makes it easier for families to afford nutritious food and also provides help with medical bills.
If you would like assistance with applying for SNAP benefits, please complete our form here.
Need faster assistance in applying for SNAP/EBT benefits?
Please contact our SNAP Navigator:
413-552-2496 | snap@hcc.edu
Eligibility is determined by The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), and is dependent upon a household's size, composition, income and expenses.
Income Guidelines
Income is just one of the eligibility factors considered in your application. If you meet these income requirements, it does not mean you are definitely eligible for SNAP benefits.
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income Limit |
|---|---|
| (200% of federal poverty level) | |
| 1 | $2510 |
| 2 | $3407 |
| 3 | $4303 |
| 4 | $5200 |
| 5 | $6097 |
| 6 | $6993 |
| 7 | $7890 |
| 8 | $8787 |
| Each additional member | +$897 |
Visit DTA's website for more information about eligibility.
- You can use your benefits to purchase food for your household, such as bread, meat, cold deli items, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, chilled prepared foods, and frozen food.
- You can also purchase seeds and plants to grow food for your household.
- SNAP benefits can't be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco, pet food, soap, toiletries, diapers, paper products, cleaning products, vitamins or medicine, and hot prepared meals.
The first step in applying for SNAP/EBT benefits is to complete an application.
- Our SNAP Coordinator can prescreen you for eligibility, and if eligible, can complete an application in-person. For assistance with the application process, please contact our SNAP Navigator at 413-552-2496
- Or make an appointment here (include booking calendar link)
- You can also complete our inquiry form here and our staff will be in touch with you within 24-48 hrs.
The Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)
HIP, the Healthy Incentives Program, is an innovative program that SNAP recipients can use to match their SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar at farmers market, CSAs, and farm stands.
- You can use your benefits to purchase food for your household, such as bread, meat, cold deli items, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, chilled prepared foods, and frozen food.
- You can also purchase seeds and plants to grow food for your household.
- SNAP benefits can't be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco, pet food, soap, toiletries, diapers, paper products, cleaning products, vitamins or medicine, and hot prepared meals.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
Disclaimer: DTA's SNAP Outreach Program is a partnership between DTA, UMass Chan Medical School and community organizations to help households apply for and receive SNAP.
