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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 to distribute the benefits.
The Guam SNAP food assistance program is administered by the Bureau of Economic Security, an agency of the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services. Learn more about SNAP on the Bureau of Economic Security 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 1) the number of people in your household and 2) your household income.
To calculate your allotment amount, multiply your household’s net income by 0.3 and then subtract that number from the federal maximum monthly benefit amount in the table below.
| Household Number | Maximum Allotment Per Month |
|---|---|
| 1 | $430 |
| 2 | $788 |
| 3 | $1,129 |
| 4 | $1,434 |
| 5 | $1,703 |
| 6 | $2,044 |
| 7 | $2,259 |
| 8 | $2,581 |
| Each additional household member | +323 |
You have one year (365 days) to use your allotment or the benefits on your EBT card will be canceled.
To learn more about your benefit amount in Guam, click here.
To qualify for SNAP in Guam, you must meet the following requirements:
Learn more about Guam’s income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Guam 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 here and personal eligibility requirements to receive SNAP benefits here.
You can view a copy of the application in English here, in Chamorro here or in Chuukese here to see what information is required.
To apply for SNAP in person, go to the nearest Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services office location. Click here to find the nearest Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services office location. You can also go to:
DPHSS Bureau of Economic Security123 Chalan KaretaMangilao, Guam 96913-6304
To apply for SNAP by phone, click here for the phone number of the nearest Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services office location.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call:
To apply by email, send a filled out application and supporting documentation to publicassistance@dphss.guam.gov.
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person applications are suspended. You can fill out the application and leave it at any of the three drop boxes available:
You can check your application by calling the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services office location where you applied. Click here for contact information.
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 Public Health and 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 EBT card 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. You may be eligible for expedited food assistance if:
Once you receive your EBT card, you can use it to purchase items that are approved by SNAP at groceries and retail stores that accept EBT transactions. SNAP benefits are replenished each month that you are a member of the program.
To check the balance of your EBT card, call the number on the back of your card or 1 (866) 937-4826. You can also check your balance online here.
If you do not agree with the benefit decision given to you by the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services, you can appeal your decision in person, by mail or by fax within 90 days of receiving your determination letter.
To file an appeal in person, visit your local Department of Public Health and Social Services office. 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. Find your nearest location here.
To file a claim by mail, you will need to complete the Request for a Fair Hearing form here and submit it to:
Division of Public WelfareBureau of Management Support123 Chalan KaretaMangilao, Guam 96913-6304
To file a claim by fax, you will need to complete the Request for a Fair Hearing form here and submit it to 1 (671) 473-7165.
You can check the balance of your EBT card by calling the number on the back of your card or the EBT Customer Service Helpdesk at 1 (866) 937-4826. You can also check your balance online here.
If you have not received your EBT card within 30 days of receiving your approval notice, call your closest Department of Public Health and Social Services office at the following numbers:
If you have lost your EBT card and require a replacement, call Guam’s EBT Customer Service Helpdesk at 1 (866) 937-4826.
You cannot obtain a replacement EBT card in person at a Food Assistance Office in Guam.
For more answers to common questions related to EBT cards, click here.
For help with obtaining SNAP benefits, or for any further questions about your application, call the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services offices by phone at
You can also visit or call a local office for further assistance. Find your nearest location here.
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 requirements 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 Guam 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 here and personal eligibility requirements to receive SNAP benefits here.
You can view a copy of the application in English here, in Chamorro here or in Chuukese here to see what information is required.
To apply for SNAP in person, go to the nearest Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services office location. Click here to find the nearest Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services office location. You can also go to:
DPHSS Bureau of Economic Security123 Chalan KaretaMangilao, Guam 96913-6304
To apply for SNAP by phone, click here for the phone number of the nearest Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services office location.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call:
To apply by email, send a filled out application and supporting documentation to publicassistance@dphss.guam.gov.
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person applications are suspended. You can fill out the application and leave it at any of the three drop boxes available:
You can check your application by calling the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services office location where you applied. Click here for contact information.
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 Public Health and 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 EBT card 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. You may be eligible for expedited food assistance if:
Once you receive your EBT card, you can use it to purchase items that are approved by SNAP at groceries and retail stores that accept EBT transactions. SNAP benefits are replenished each month that you are a member of the program.
To check the balance of your EBT card, call the number on the back of your card or 1 (866) 937-4826. You can also check your balance online here.
If you do not agree with the benefit decision given to you by the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services, you can appeal your decision in person, by mail or by fax within 90 days of receiving your determination letter.
To file an appeal in person, visit your local Department of Public Health and Social Services office. 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. Find your nearest location here.
To file a claim by mail, you will need to complete the Request for a Fair Hearing form here and submit it to:
Division of Public WelfareBureau of Management Support123 Chalan KaretaMangilao, Guam 96913-6304
To file a claim by fax, you will need to complete the Request for a Fair Hearing form here and submit it to 1 (671) 473-7165.
For help with obtaining SNAP benefits, or for any further questions about your application, call the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services offices by phone at
You can also visit or call a local office for further assistance. Find your nearest location here.
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.