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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, helps eligible low-income individuals and families buy the food they need to stay healthy in the form of monthly benefits.
SNAP uses Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards and coupon books to distribute the benefits.
The American Samoa SNAP food assistance program is administered by the American Samoa Department of Human Social Services. Learn more about SNAP on the Department of Human Social Services website here.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, SNAP benefits can be used to purchase approved food items. These include:
See a more comprehensive list of what you can buy with SNAP benefits here and a list of approved snacks and meal supplements here.
There are also food items that cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits, including alcoholic beverages and hot prepared food. See a comprehensive list of what you cannot buy with SNAP benefits here.
SNAP provides monthly benefits, known as an allotment, to eligible households. The allotment amount you can receive is based on your household income.
| Household Income | Maximum Allotment Per Month |
|---|---|
| $0 – 343 | $139 |
| $344 – $687 | $111 |
| $688 – $1,032 | $89 |
| $,1033 – $1,375 | $71 |
| $1,376 – $1,718 | $56 |
You have one year (365 days) to use your allotment or your benefits will be canceled.
To learn more about ASNAP, click here.
To qualify for SNAP in American Samoa, you must meet the following requirements:
Learn more about American Samoa’s income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the American Samoa Food Stamps program, helps families buy the food they need to stay healthy. If you are in need of food assistance and wish to apply to SNAP, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and personal eligibility requirements to receive SNAP benefits here.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the American Samoa hotlines at 1 (684) 633-7720 or 1 (684) 633-7451.
To check your application status, call the American Samoa hotlines at 1 (684) 633-7720 or 1 (684) 633-7451
After you have submitted your application to your county Food Assistance Office, you will need to complete an interview. The interview may be face-to-face or by telephone.
Your application will be delayed if documents are missing from your application, the Department of Human Social Services needs more information from you to finish processing your request or you miss your interview or scheduled appointments.
If you are approved, you will then receive your SNAP coupon book in the mail within 30 days of your determination letter unless you are eligible for expedited services, which give you benefits within only 7 days.
Once you receive your coupon book, you can use it to purchase items that are approved by SNAP at groceries and retail stores that accept SNAP transactions. Learn about what you can purchase with SNAP here.
SNAP benefits are replenished each month that you are a member of the program.
If you do not agree with the benefit decision given to you by the American Samoa Department of Human Social Services, you can appeal your decision within 90 days of receiving your determination letter.
To file an appeal, call the American Samoa hotlines at 1 (684) 633-7720 or 1 (684) 633-7451.
You will need to speak with a representative and tell them why you are appealing your determination. You will also need to bring your benefit determination letter and evidence that supports your appeal. You may need to write a letter that includes the following information:
The Department of Human and Social Services is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
For help with obtaining SNAP benefits, or for any further questions about your application, call the American Samoa hotlines at 1 (684) 633-7720 or 1 (684) 633-7451.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Food Stamps program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Food Stamps Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view our free guide here.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the American Samoa Food Stamps program, helps families buy the food they need to stay healthy. If you are in need of food assistance and wish to apply to SNAP, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and personal eligibility requirements to receive SNAP benefits here.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the American Samoa hotlines at 1 (684) 633-7720 or 1 (684) 633-7451.
To check your application status, call the American Samoa hotlines at 1 (684) 633-7720 or 1 (684) 633-7451
After you have submitted your application to your county Food Assistance Office, you will need to complete an interview. The interview may be face-to-face or by telephone.
Your application will be delayed if documents are missing from your application, the Department of Human Social Services needs more information from you to finish processing your request or you miss your interview or scheduled appointments.
If you are approved, you will then receive your SNAP coupon book in the mail within 30 days of your determination letter unless you are eligible for expedited services, which give you benefits within only 7 days.
Once you receive your coupon book, you can use it to purchase items that are approved by SNAP at groceries and retail stores that accept SNAP transactions. Learn about what you can purchase with SNAP here.
SNAP benefits are replenished each month that you are a member of the program.
If you do not agree with the benefit decision given to you by the American Samoa Department of Human Social Services, you can appeal your decision within 90 days of receiving your determination letter.
To file an appeal, call the American Samoa hotlines at 1 (684) 633-7720 or 1 (684) 633-7451.
You will need to speak with a representative and tell them why you are appealing your determination. You will also need to bring your benefit determination letter and evidence that supports your appeal. You may need to write a letter that includes the following information:
The Department of Human and Social Services is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
For help with obtaining SNAP benefits, or for any further questions about your application, call the American Samoa hotlines at 1 (684) 633-7720 or 1 (684) 633-7451.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Food Stamps program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Food Stamps Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view our free guide here.