The food Stamps program in Massachusetts is known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP Food Stamps are an initiative by the state of Massachusetts and the US federal government that helps to promote proper nutrition and eating habits among the residents of Massachusetts. This program provides its beneficiaries with financial assistance to buy nutritious foods through the use of food stamps.

Since its introduction the Massachusetts Food Stamps program has proved efficient in promoting healthy and nutritious food choices among the residents of Massachusetts. Through this program the residents of Massachusetts have become healthier and stronger resulting in higher productivity in their various areas of work.

In order to be eligible for the Massachusetts SNAP Food Stamps program, you need to meet a specific set of eligibility requirements, which are mainly based on the household income, number of people in that house hold and other factors such as citizenry and whether you are a resident of Massachusetts.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for the Massachusetts SNAP program you need to fulfill the following set of eligibility requirements:

• You must be a resident of the state of Massachusetts and a citizen of the US or a legal alien
• You must fall under these income categories, i.e. a bank balance below $2001 or a bank balance below $3001 for those applicants who share their household with an elderly person of over 60 years of age, or with a person that has a disability
• You must fall into the different income categories as specified by the income guidelines, click here to view the guidelines.

Food Stamps Application Instructions

There are three methods of applying for the Massachusetts SNAP program these are:

• File an Online Application
• File a Paper Application
• Get Application Assistance via Phone

File an Online Application

This is one of the most convenient and effective ways of applying for the Massachusetts SNAP program. This is because in order to fill out an online application form all you need is a computer and a reliable internet connection. Once you have all of these you can fill the form from the comfort of your home or any other place that is convenient.

Another advantage of filling an online application form is that, if you do not finish filing the form in one instance, you can always pick up from where you left the next time you go online to fill the form. This flexibility and convenience is what has made online applications more popular among individuals applying for the Massachusetts SNAP program.

Click here to begin an Online Application.

File a Paper Application

Another method of applying for the Massachusetts SNAP program is by filling out a paper application form. These forms are available at your nearest local Massachusetts SNAP offices. By visiting these offices you will also get the chance of talking to a snap representative who will give you advice and guide you through the application process by giving you application advice where necessary.

Once you have obtained the application form, you should go ahead to fill it making sure that you answer all the questions in the spaces provided as accurately as possible. On completion you should submit the application form by leaving it at the SNAP offices or by sending to the mailing addresses available by clicking here.

Get Application Help via Phone

If you cannot obtain a paper application or fill out an online application form, you always have the option of requesting for an application form and application help by calling the SNAP offices. By doing this you will be able to obtain advice on the application process.

The toll free number for the Massachusetts SNAP program is: 1-800-249-2007