Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income Americans meet their nutritional needs.
• The N.D. Department of Human Services issues about $8 million in food assistance benefits each month to state residents.
• Each month, an average of about 27,232 households in N.D. receive SNAP benefits. Forty-four percent of the program participants are children, and 42 percent of the households had earned income (are working).
• Benefits are issued on EBT cards and can only be used to buy food products at grocers, farmers markets and other USDA-approved vendors.
• NEW SNAP Retailer Locator - Find stores where you can use your SNAP EBT card to buy food.
  • Click on Select Locations and type in county or city information to find USDA approved vendors in your area, or use the map tool.
    

To help determine whether you might qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits, use our Calculator. Eligibility must be determined by a county social service office.

For more information visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) page. The publications page contains information including brochures, policy manuals, news and reports.

To apply for SNAP, complete the Application for Assistance and/or contact your local County Social Service Office.

AARP Benefits QuickLINK.

Things You Need to Know Before Applying for SNAP

Before you apply, please visit the "Before You Apply for SNAP" document. This gives a brief overview of the information needed, why certain questions are asked, information about citizenship and immigration status and your rights and responsibilities. If you have questions about applying for SNAP, please contact your local county social services office.

Partnering Organizations Strategic Plan to Address Hunger
The N.D. Department of Human Services is a member of a statewide coalition working to address hunger. See the coalition’s Creating a Hunger Free North Dakota Strategic Plan (September 2009) (80kb pdf)

Report Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Fraud or Scams

To report suspected SNAP fraud, call the Fraud Hotline at 1-800-472-2622 or e-mail broth@nd.gov

Information on reporting suspected SNAP fraud or other SNAP-related scams is online at http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/fraud.htm and http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/alert.htm.

Non-Discrimination Policy and Client Rights

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is also prohibited on the basis of religion or political beliefs.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact USDA or HHS. Write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). Write HHS, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 506-F, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington D.C. 20201 or call (202) 619-0403 (voice) or (202) 619-3257 (TTY). USDA and HHS are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Finding Other Help

To find out if you may qualify for other state and federal programs, visit:

• GovBenefits This is a screening tool developed by the federal government, and not all North Dakota programs are included
• Bridge to Benefits: This screening tool developed by the Children's Defense Fund can help individuals and families learn if they might qualify for benefits from some North Dakota programs.

NOTE: To determine if you qualify for public assistance programs, you must apply and follow North Dakota's application process. Contact your local County Social Service Office.

Contact Us

For information related to the application for benefits, program eligibility, or an existing case, contact your local County Social Services Office, OR direct your questions to the department.

Economic Assistance Policy Division
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
600 E Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 325
Bismarck ND 58505-0250
Phone: (701) 328-2328
Toll Free: (800) 755-2716 (ND Only)
ND Relay TTY: (800) 366-6888 or 711
dhseap@nd.gov

Related Links

• USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services
• USDA Nutrition Assistance Programs
• USDA Women, Infants and Children
• Food USA

 

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