How Do I Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits to supplement the food budget of income-eligible families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. 

You can apply for SNAP benefits in three ways; online, paper application, or over the phone.

Apply for SNAP benefits online. 

Print out the SNAP application.

Please follow all instructions on the first page of the application.

Call (855) 944.FOOD(3663) to apply for SNAP over the phone. Calls are taken 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, excluding major holidays.

You can turn in your application by mail or email or fax or drop it off at any local DHS office.

Email your application to imagingcenter4@dhs.state.ia.us

Fax your application to 515-564-4017

Mail your application:
Cedar Rapids Service Area
Imaging Center 4
PO Box 2027
Cedar Rapids, IA  52406-2027