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New Hampshire

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 June 16, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Hampshire, we recommend that you visit the Safer at Home website, the New Hampshire Municipal Association or the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services

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Description of Program and Relief

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

New Hampshire’s SNAP program provides relief for individuals and families to afford food at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers markets. While no specific guidance has been provided for those affected by COVID-19, individuals and families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible if they meet general eligibility requirements.

Government or Lead Agency

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services

Dates Available

Effective immediately

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To receive SNAP benefits, household income and other resources have to be under monthly limits available. You can find out if you qualify here: https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/screening.There is no asset limit EXCEPT for households whose gross income is more than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. For those households, total assets including cash, savings accounts, stocks and bonds cannot be more than $3,500.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

You can apply on line at www.nheasy.nh.gov. You can print an application from this website and mail it in. Or you can call (603) 271-9700 or (800) 852-3345 extension 9700 and they will mail you an application.

List of Additional Information

https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dfa/foodstamps/index.htm


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