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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 14, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Delaware, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Reponse website.

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Description of Program and Relief

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Delaware’s SNAP program enables low-income families to buy a variety of food at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers’ markets. Benefits are issued electronically to the family’s Delaware Food First card each month. The SNAP recipient can use this Delaware Food First card at local grocery stores. Although there is no specific guidance related to COVID-19, individuals and families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible if they meet general eligibility requirements.

Government or Lead Agency

Delaware Division of Health and Social Services

Dates Available

Effective immediately

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To receive SNAP benefits, household income and other resources have to be under monthly limits available here: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss/foodstamps.html. There is no access limit EXCEPT for households whose gross income is more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

Not applicable.

Contact for More Information

To apply for SNAP assistance, please find a link to apply here: https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/.

List of Additional Information

For more information about income limits and benefit amounts, or for any other information about SNAP, please call (800) 221-5689.


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