West Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
West Virginia
What is West Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?
The West Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food. Eligibility to receive benefits is based on household size, income, assets and some household expenses. SNAP may only be used to purchase food for human consumption and seeds/plants to grow food at home. SNAP benefits cannot be used for: household items, grooming products, tobacco, alcohol products, pet food, etc.
Administration
West Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is administered by West Virginia.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of West Virginia and meet one of the following requirements:
- You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,751, or
- You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $4,251who share their household with one of the following:
- A person or persons age 60 and over or
- A person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself).
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $19,578 |
| 2 | $26,572 |
| 3 | $33,566 |
| 4 | $40,560 |
| 5 | $47,554 |
| 6 | $54,548 |
| 7 | $61,542 |
| 8 | $68,536 |
Application Details
What is the application process for West Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?
Contact your local SNAP administering agency to apply for this program:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR) County Offices Directory
Contact Info
1-800-642-8589