Oklahoma Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is Oklahoma's Food Assistance program for low-income families. SNAP, also known as Food Stamps in Oklahoma, helps such families meet their basic nutrition needs through financial help.

The program uses Electronic Benefit Card (EBT), also known as The Access Card, to transfer benefits to the beneficiaries, making it easy to buy food instantly. Benefits are loaded in beneficiaries' EBT card on a fix date of every month. Once benefits are loaded in the card, beneficiaries can buy food from any store across the state that accepts EBT card. Since EBT cards work just like a regular debit card, they can be used almost everywhere. Grocery stores accepting EBT card will display an Access Card sticker. If you're in another state temporarily and need to buy food using your Oklahoma EBT card, look for Quest sticker on stores. All grocery stores that display Quest sticker will accept your card across the country.

Oklahoma Food Stamps (SNAP) raises the nutrition level in low-income families. All families living in Oklahoma should receive the similar food choice and that's what the SNAP program tries to achieve. The program also provides nutrition education through SNAP Ed so that families can learn about food and its nutrition value.

Oklahoma Food Stamps (SNAP) only provides benefits to residents of Oklahoma. Although it's an exclusive program for U.S citizens, it also provides benefits to qualified aliens. Those looking to receive benefits through SNAP will have to meet the entire eligibility criteria unless they are specifically exempted from any of it. Once you qualify, you will be able to buy food using EBT card. Remember, SNAP benefits can only be used to buy food and seeds that can grow into consumable food plants. Hot foods, food to be consumed in the store, liquor, beer, cigarettes, household items, and medicines can't be bought with EBT card.

The amount of SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits depends on household income and number of people living in the household.

Anyone in Oklahoma can apply for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits as long as he or she meets program requirements. Applying for Oklahoma SNAP is easy as residents can apply through mail or in person through Human Services Office.

Eligibility Requirements

To receive benefits through Oklahoma Food Stamps, one has to meet certain eligibility criteria:

• Must be a U.S citizen or a qualified alien
• Must be a resident of Oklahoma
• Must meet financial requirements for the program
• Must register for work
• Must produce the required documents

Financial Eligibility

Those looking to receive benefits through Oklahoma Food Stamps (SNAP) will have to meet financial eligibility in addition to meeting general eligibility criteria for the program. The financial criterion is based on household size and gross monthly income.

The gross monthly income for households must be below 130% of the Federal Poverty Line (FPL). The net income (income after deductions) should be at or below 100% of the FPL. Click here to view the complete income chart.

The applicants will also have to meet resources limit to receive benefits through the Food Stamps (SNAP) program. Regular households cannot have more than $2000 in household resources but households with an elderly or disabled can have up to $3000 in resources.

In order to determine eligibility for the program, you can click here to use Food Stamps (SNAP) pre-screening tool.

Food Stamps Application Instructions

Applying for Oklahoma Food Stamps (SNAP) benefits is easy. You will have two options to apply:

Apply through Mail

You can apply through mail by filling out an application and then sending it to Human Services Office. You can download the application by clicking here.

Apply in Person

You can apply through your local country office of Human Services. You can find your local office by clicking here.

Call 1-866-411-1877 for more information on application process.

What will you need when applying

When applying for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits in Oklahoma, you will have to make sure that you are bringing all necessary documents that the office requires. You will have to bring social security numbers, proof of income, proof of resources, copies of utility bills, and expense details.