Are You Ready for Your SNAP Interview?

Your interview may be:

• By phone, or
• In person at your local department of social services

Your local office will schedule the appointment and send you a letter with the date and time.

You may be asked questions like:

• What is your full name and birth date?
• What is your Social Security number?
• Where do you live? (You may still qualify if you are unhoused or staying with family or friends.)
• Are you a U.S. citizen? (Non-citizens may still qualify.)
• What is your monthly income?
• Do you have a bank account?
• How do you heat or cool your home? Do you pay for either?
• Do you pay rent or a mortgage? Do you pay utilities (electric, gas, water or phone)?
• Do you pay for child care?
• Do you pay medical expenses?

Having documents ready can help the interview go smoothly.

Bring what you can, such as:

• Your Social Security card, if you do not have your number memorized
• Proof of income, such as:
  • Pay stubs
  • Benefit award letters (such as Social Security or Veterans Administration)
  • Pension statements
  • Self-employment records
  • Child support payment records
• Housing costs, such as:
  • Lease
  • Mortgage statement
  • Rent receipt
• Bank information for checking, savings or credit union accounts
• Utility bills for gas, electric or water
• Proof of identity, such as:
  • Birth certificate
  • Driver’s license
  • Social Security card
  • Passport
  • Work visa
  • Resident alien card
  • Pay stub

Tip: If you do not have every document, you can still attend the interview. Your local office will explain next steps.