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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 North Dakota SNAP food assistance program is administered by the North Dakota Department of Human Services. Learn more about SNAP on the North Dakota Department of Human 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 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 | Federal Maximum Allotment Per Month |
| 1 | $291 |
| 2 | $535 |
| 3 | $766 |
| 4 | $973 |
| 5 | $1,155 |
| 6 | $1,386 |
| 7 | $1,532 |
| 8 | $1,751 |
| Each additional household member | +219 |
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 North Dakota, click here.
To qualify for SNAP in North Dakota, you must meet the following requirements:
Learn more about North Dakota’s income limits and other eligibility criteria by using the eligibility calculator here and going over the program brochure here.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the North Dakota 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.
Find a list of what you need to apply on the “Before You Apply” document here. You can also view a copy of the application here to see what information is required.
To apply for SNAP online, create an account on North Dakota’s assistance portal here and fill out the SNAP application.
To apply for SNAP in person, click here to find the nearest North Dakota Human Services office location.
To apply for SNAP by mail, fill out the Application for Assistance found here and send it with copies of your necessary documents to your local Human Services office. You can find the office closest to you here.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, contact the North Dakota Department of Human Services at 1 (701) 328-2332 or send an email to dhseap@nd.gov.
You can also call the TTY Relay at 1 (800) 366-6888 if you have a hearing impairment.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
If you applied for SNAP online, in person or by mail, you will receive a notice in the mail from the Department of Human Services with your determination, benefit amount and EBT card within 30 days of applying.
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. Learn about what you can purchase with SNAP here.
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 (800) 630-4655. You can also check your balance online here.
If you do not agree with the benefit decision given to you by the North Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS), you can appeal your decision within 30 days of the print date on your determination letter.
You can request a Fair Hearing in person, by mail, by fax or by email.
To file an appeal in person, visit your local DHS office here and fill out a Request for Hearing form. Alternatively, you can print and fill out a Request for Hearing form at home and drop it off at your local DHS office.
To file a Fair Hearing Request by mail, you will need to fill out the Request for Hearing form found here and mail it to the following address:
Department of Human Services
Appeals Supervisor
600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505
To submit a Fair Hearing request by fax, print and fill out the Request for Hearing form found here and send it to 1 (701) 328-2173.
To appeal your decision by email, fill out the Request for Hearing form here and send it to dhslau@nd.gov.
For more information about the Fair Hearing process, click here or contact your local DHS office here.
You can check the balance of your EBT card by calling the number on the back of your card or 1 (800) 630-4655. You can also check your balance online here.
Learn more information about EBT cards and how to use your benefits on the North Dakota Department of Health and Welfare EBT card Handbook here.
If you have lost your EBT card and require a replacement, call North Dakota’s EBT customer service number at 1 (800) 630-4655.
You cannot obtain a replacement EBT card in person at a Human Services office in North Dakota.
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 North Dakota Department of Human Services at 1 (701) 328-2332 or toll-free at 1 (800) 755-2716.
If you are hearing impaired, you can call the North Dakota TTY Relay line at 1 (800) 366-6888 for assistance.
You can also send your inquiries via email to: dhseap@nd.gov.
To send the North Dakota Department of Health and Welfare information physically, you can mail the department documents using the following address:
Economic Assistance Policy Division
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
600 E Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 325
Bismarck ND 58505-0250
You can also visit or call a local Human Services Office for further assistance. Find your nearest location here.
Offices and services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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, requirements for program eligibility, and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view our free guide here.
Last Updated: February 2, 2024
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the North Dakota 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.
Find a list of what you need to apply on the “Before You Apply” document here. You can also view a copy of the application here to see what information is required.
To apply for SNAP online, create an account on North Dakota’s assistance portal here and fill out the SNAP application.
To apply for SNAP in person, click here to find the nearest North Dakota Human Services office location.
To apply for SNAP by mail, fill out the Application for Assistance found here and send it with copies of your necessary documents to your local Human Services office. You can find the office closest to you here.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, contact the North Dakota Department of Human Services at 1 (701) 328-2332 or send an email to dhseap@nd.gov.
You can also call the TTY Relay at 1 (800) 366-6888 if you have a hearing impairment.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
If you applied for SNAP online, in person or by mail, you will receive a notice in the mail from the Department of Human Services with your determination, benefit amount and EBT card within 30 days of applying.
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. Learn about what you can purchase with SNAP here.
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 (800) 630-4655. You can also check your balance online here.
If you do not agree with the benefit decision given to you by the North Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS), you can appeal your decision within 30 days of the print date on your determination letter.
You can request a Fair Hearing in person, by mail, by fax or by email.
To file an appeal in person, visit your local DHS office here and fill out a Request for Hearing form. Alternatively, you can print and fill out a Request for Hearing form at home and drop it off at your local DHS office.
To file a Fair Hearing Request by mail, you will need to fill out the Request for Hearing form found here and mail it to the following address:
Department of Human Services
Appeals Supervisor
600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505
To submit a Fair Hearing request by fax, print and fill out the Request for Hearing form found here and send it to 1 (701) 328-2173.
To appeal your decision by email, fill out the Request for Hearing form here and send it to dhslau@nd.gov.
For more information about the Fair Hearing process, click here or contact your local DHS office here.
You can check the balance of your EBT card by calling the number on the back of your card or 1 (800) 630-4655. You can also check your balance online here.
Learn more information about EBT cards and how to use your benefits on the North Dakota Department of Health and Welfare EBT card Handbook here.
If you have lost your EBT card and require a replacement, call North Dakota’s EBT customer service number at 1 (800) 630-4655.
You cannot obtain a replacement EBT card in person at a Human Services office in North Dakota.
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 North Dakota Department of Human Services at 1 (701) 328-2332 or toll-free at 1 (800) 755-2716.
If you are hearing impaired, you can call the North Dakota TTY Relay line at 1 (800) 366-6888 for assistance.
You can also send your inquiries via email to: dhseap@nd.gov.
To send the North Dakota Department of Health and Welfare information physically, you can mail the department documents using the following address:
Economic Assistance Policy Division
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
600 E Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 325
Bismarck ND 58505-0250
You can also visit or call a local Human Services Office for further assistance. Find your nearest location here.
Offices and services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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, requirements for program eligibility, and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view our free guide here.
Last Updated: February 2, 2024