SNAP benefits: What can you do if your application is pending?

September 2024 ยท 2 minute read

SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps.

It provides electronic benefits that help families to buy groceries in diverse grocery stores.

The Department of Agriculture is in charge of the SNAP program. You need to check several boxes to apply and wait.

What if my SNAP application is pending?

Applying for SNAP benefits could take longer than expected.

It is hard to follow the process or know if the applicants submit everything they needed.

According to the same SNAP program, applicants would receive an answer to the process within 30 days or sooner.

Nevertheless, if your application is "pending" or undecided after the month of waiting, you should contact your local state office.

California

If you live in California and applied to Calfresh, to find your application status, you might visit GetCalFresh.org; or contact your local food bank.

Texas

Texas has the Lone Star Card, to verify the information of your application, contact your local Texas Health and Human Services.

Florida

For applicants living in Florida, you should log in to myflorida.com or call 1-850-300-4323 and talk to an agent from Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm.

New York

New yorkers apply for SNAP benefits at www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap.

You might need to contact the New York office (nyspio@otda.ny.gov) or call 1-800-342-3009 to obtain more details about your application.

However, if you applied online, you could verify your SNAP application on my.ny.gov.

By logging in, you could report changes and submit documents.

Pennsylvania

Applicants living in Pensylvannia seeking COMPASS information can contact the COMPASS benefits helpline (1-800-692-7462).

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