Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Who is Eligible for SNAP?

• Individuals (even if you are working), families, older adults/ seniors, persons experiencing homelessness, persons with a disability, many immigrants, including children 18 and under, and citizen children in mixed status families.
• Household size and income determine if you or someone you know are eligible to receive SNAP. Explore resources from DC Department of Human Services.
• You can use the DCHS SNAP calculator to see if you may qualify. 

How to Apply

• Applications for SNAP can be completed online through the DC Benefits Portal or through the District Direct mobile app. You can also download an application from the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) website, as well as going to the nearest ESA Service Center to pick up an application.  
• Once you have gathered the necessary documents, you can submit your application online, drop your application off at any open ESA Service Center, or email your application to info@dchunger.org.  
• DCHS can provide assistance with applications, recertifications, and existing benefits over the phone at (202) 640-1088. 

Get in Touch with DHS

• Phone: (202) 727-5355 or (202) 807-0405
• Email: dhs@dc.gov
• Website: dhs.dc.gov/snapinfo

Locations of Services
Please use the contact information above to confirm if a service site is currently open.

• Congress Heights Service Center: 4049 South Capitol St. SW
• H Street Service Center: 645 H St. NE
• Taylor Street Service Center: 1207 Taylor St. NW
• Fort Davis Service Center: 3851 Alabama Ave. SE 

Other Resources
D.C. Hunger Solutions, DC Department of Health, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, DC Public Schools, DC Department Human Services and DC Department of Aging and Community Living have come together to create a District of Columbia Federal Nutrition Programs Toolkit with a roadmap on how to navigate SNAP.