SNAP (Food Stamps)

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How We Can Help

CLS can help you if your SNAP application is denied or your benefits are cut off or reduced.

What To Bring

Before you call, please gather any paperwork you think may be relevant, including:

Any letters or notices you have received recently from the County Assistance Office (CAO) regarding SNAP benefits.
Recent pay stubs if you have them
A recent bank statement

Where To Get Help

WALK IN INTAKE

Community Legal Services
North Philadelphia Law Center
1410 West Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Mondays and Wednesdays
9:00 am -12:00 pm

PHONE INTAKE

Community Legal Services
215-981-3700

Thursdays 9:00am – 12:00pm

Your call will be returned within 2 business days.

About SNAP (Food Stamps)

To apply for SNAP, go to compass.state.pa.us.

Most low-income people are eligible for SNAP benefits (also called food stamps or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits). You might qualify if your income is below this amount:

Household Size	1	2	3	4	5	6
Monthly Income Limit As of 10/1/2023	$2,430	$3,288	$4,144	$5,000	$5,858	$6,714

If someone in your household is aged 60 or over, or receives disability benefits (like SSD or SSI), the income limit is even higher. The amount of SNAP you can receive depends on your income, your expenses (especially your housing costs), and how many people are in your household.

Apply for SNAP at your local welfare office. To find that office, you can call the County Assistance Office’s Customer Service Center at (215) 560-7226.