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SNAP eligibility calculator
SNAP (food assistance) usually requires gross income under 130% of the federal poverty line. Enter your household size and income for an instant estimate — plus the other programs that often come with it.
2025 poverty line for a household of 4: $32,150 · SNAP gross-income limit (130%): $41,795
Your income is 100% of the poverty line — you likely qualify for SNAP.
Apply through your state's SNAP office — most states let you apply online in about 30 minutes.
Your household may also qualify for:
SNAP (food assistance)
SNAP's usual gross-income limit is 130% of the poverty line; you're at 100%.
Medicaid
Most states cover adults under 138% of the poverty line; you're at 100%.
WIC & free/reduced school meals
You have 2 children and income under 185% of the poverty line (you're at 100%).
LIHEAP (energy bill help)
Many states help with energy bills under 150% of the poverty line; you're at 100%.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Working households at your income ($32,000/yr, 2 children) often qualify — gig and self-employment income counts.
ACA marketplace premium tax credits
Premium help is strongest under 400% of the poverty line; you're at 100%.
How SNAP eligibility works
Gross income test. Most households must have monthly gross income under 130% of the federal poverty line. Households with someone over 60 or with a disability often skip this test.
Net income test. After deductions for housing, childcare and medical costs, net income usually must be under 100% of the poverty line — so many families above 130% gross still qualify.
Benefit amount. The average SNAP benefit is roughly $180–$190 per person per month, loaded onto an EBT card you can use at grocery stores and many farmers markets.
How to apply. Apply through your state SNAP office (find it in the USDA state directory). You'll complete a short interview and provide ID, pay stubs and rent receipts.
See your pay-in-order plan and every program you may qualify for.
This is an educational estimate based on 2025 federal poverty guidelines, not an official determination. Your state agency makes the final decision.