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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Online Store Application

Welcome to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Online Store Application. As of Oct.  1, 2008, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program. This new name reflects the changes we’ve made to meet the needs of our clients, including a focus on nutrition and an increase in benefit amounts. We are in the process of updating our forms to reflect the new program name.

During this transition period, the on-line store application will continue to reference the Food Stamp Program, though other material you may receive from us will reference SNAP. Please note that the on-line store application is offered only in English at this time.

In order to access our on-line application, follow these steps:

1. Set up a USDA eAuthentication account by clicking the Register button. After you enter the requested information (name and address), a system generated email will be sent to the email address that you provide (in about 15 minutes). The email contains instructions on how to activate your account. Remember to keep your User ID and password.
2. Once your account is activated, return to this page and click the Sign In button to access the online application.

You can return to this page and start with the Sign In button at any time to check on the status of an application you previously submitted on-line or continue working on a saved application. Do not submit an on-line and paper application for the same store.If this is the first time you are doing business with FNS online, click the Register button

Recommended computer configuration for using the Online Store Application:

  • Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher is recommended;
  • JavaScript must be enabled;
  • Session Cookies must be enabled;
  • You will need a printer attached to your computer (or a way to save PDF files to print elsewhere);
  • You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6.0 or higher installed on your computer. Follow the link below to download the latest free Adobe Acrobat Reader software for your computer:  http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

 


Last modified: 11/21/2008|