SIMPLE GUIDE
SNAP: help buying food
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What to do next
Apply through Health-e-Arizona Plus. Tell DES if you have very little food or money and ask whether you qualify for faster emergency processing.
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Keep in mind
Benefits and faster processing depend on your situation. An application does not guarantee approval; follow your interview and document instructions.
How it works
SNAP, called Nutrition Assistance in Arizona, helps eligible households buy food with an EBT card.
- Apply
Tell DES about your household and income.
- Follow interview instructions
DES usually needs an interview and may request documents.
- Read the decision
DES decides if you qualify and the benefit amount.
Sources and review date
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