SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
For assistance with an application or questions about SNAP, please call the SNAP hotline at 855-444-5556. A coordinator will walk you through the application process, help you determine if you or your family meet the income guidelines for food assistance and provide information about using the SNAP EBT card.
About SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal food assistance program and offers another means of providing meals to individuals and families who are facing hunger in our community. It was formerly called the Food Stamp Program. Through SNAP, benefits are placed on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. An EBT card is used like a debit card and is intended to assist individuals and households stretch their budgets and help put food on the table.
- EBT can be used at participating grocery stores, convenience stores, farmers markets, pharmacies, superstores and Amazon.
- EBT funds can be used to purchase: fruits and vegetables; meat, poultry and fish; dairy products; breads and cereals; snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages; seeds and starter plants that produce food for the household.
- EBT funds cannot be used to purchase: vitamins, supplements or medicines; alcohol or tobacco; non-food items, such as paper products, cleaning supplies or hygiene items.
Current SNAP Income Guidelines
Each person’s situation is different. We encourage you to call the SNAP hotline even if your income exceeds the information below. A coordinator will help determine if your family qualifies for SNAP.
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income | Maximum SNAP Allotment |
| 1 | $2,071 | $292 |
| 2 | $2,811 | $536 |
| 3 | $3,550 | $768 |
| 4 | $4,290 | $975 |
| 5 | $5,030 | $1,158 |
| 6 | $5,770 | $1,390 |
| For each additional family member add | + 740 | + 220 |
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SNAP Outreach Schedule
The SNAP Outreach Program in Nebraska is a cooperative effort through Food Bank of Lincoln, Food Bank for the Heartland (Omaha) and the Iowa Food Bank Association. SNAP Outreach provides SNAP education to individuals and communities and provides application assistance to eligible Nebraskans.
The SNAP Outreach team will be available at these locations to answer your questions about program benefits and help you navigate the application process. Don’t hesitate to visit these locations if you need assistance with a SNAP application. No appointment needed.
| Location | Address | Date/Time |
| Barnabas Community | 931 Saunders Avenue, Lincoln, NE – 68521 | 1st and 2nd Thursdays of each month | 8:30 a.m.-Noon. |
| Center for People | 3901 N 27th Street, Lincoln, NE – 68521 | Mondays and Thursdays | 9-11 a.m. |
| Educare at Belmont | 3425 N 14th Street, Lincoln, NE – 68521 | 2nd Thursday of each month | 10 a.m.-Noon. |
| El Centro de las Américas | 210 West O Street, Lincoln, NE – 68508 | Every Friday | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Lancaster County Courthouse (Evictions court) | 2nd floor, 555 South 10th Street, Lincoln, NE – 68508 | Every Tuesday | 8-10:30 a.m. |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach | 2121 N 27th Street, Lincoln, NE – 68503 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays | 2-4 p.m. |
| St. Paul United Methodist Church | 1144 M Street, Lincoln, NE – 68508 | Every Wednesday | 1:30-3 p.m. |
| The Gathering Place | 1448 E Street, Lincoln, NE- 68508 | January 28 | 4-5 p.m. |
Meet our SNAP Outreach Team
I recognize the importance of supporting our community, and being bilingual in Spanish and English enables me to extend my assistance to a wider range of individuals. Through programs like SNAP, I do see the positive impact on people's lives. The joy I see in their smiles truly brightens my day and reaffirms my passion for helping others.
- Ana Martinez
I am drawn to SNAP work because I believe that access to safe, healthy, nutritious food is a human right. I work to reduce the stigmas associated with nutrition assistance and proactively advocate for the dignity of all people in need. Whoever you are, if you are experiencing nutrition insecurity, your Food Bank SNAP team is ready to help. You are not alone.
- James Reilly
Learn More
Double Up Food Bucks
Through Nebraska Extension’s Double Up Food Bucks program, you can double the value of your SNAP benefits when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at participating markets and grocery stores. This means for every $1 spent on produce using your EBT card, you receive $1 back towards additional produce purchases, up to $20 per day. Anyone receiving SNAP benefits is eligible for the Double Up Food Bucks program. Learn more and view a list of participating locations here!
