How to apply for SNAP food assistance in Mississippi

Who it's for

SNAP gives a monthly benefit on an EBT card to help buy groceries. In Mississippi, SNAP is run by the Mississippi Department of Human Services through its county offices. Starting October 1, 2026, the most a one-person household can get is $306 a month, and the monthly income limit after deductions is $1,330 for one person or $1,804 for two. Households where everyone is 65 or older and no one has earnings from work use a shorter application, the SNAP Simplified Application for the Elderly (ESAP, form MDHS EA 904). People who get SSI may be able to apply through the Mississippi Combined Application Project (MSCAP). Apply online at access.ms.gov, at your county MDHS office, or call MDHS Economic Assistance Eligibility client services at 1-800-948-3050.

What you'll need

• Proof of identity, such as a driver's license or Medicare card
• Proof of where you live, such as a utility bill or property tax statement
• Proof of income, such as a Social Security, SSI, or VA award letter
• Current bank statements
• Current rent, mortgage, and utility bills

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about SNAP food assistance in Mississippi. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of identity, such as a driver's license or Medicare card, proof of where you live, such as a utility bill or property tax statement, proof of income, such as a Social Security, SSI, or VA award letter — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

varies (the approval notice says when to renew)