How Do I …
Apply for SNAP Benefits?
*If you need help reading this information or communicating with us, ask us or call 1-877-423-4746. Our services, including interpreters, are free. If you are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking, you can call us at the number above by dialing 711 (Georgia Relay).
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Get Prepared
Review SNAP Benefits in Georgia
- English:
Form
47
- SNAP (Food Stamps) in Georgia - Spanish/Español:
Forma
47
- SNAP (Cupones para alimentos) en Georgia
Form 47 - SNAP in Georgia in other languages:
47-العربية
(Arabic)
47-Bosanski
(Bosnian)
47-မြန်မာဘာသာ
(Burmese)
47-中文
(Chinese)
47-فارسی
(Farsi)
47-Français
(French)
47-ગુજરાતી
(Gujarati)
47-हिन्दी
(Hindi)
47-日本語
(Japanese)
47-한국어
(Korean)
47-नेपाली
(Nepali)
47-Português
(Portuguese)
47-Русский
(Russian)
47-Tiếng
Việt
(Vietnamese)Find out if you are eligible to receive SNAP benefits.
- If you are age 60 and older, you may be eligible for Senior SNAP. Use this link to access the Senior SNAP page to learn more about this program.
- English:
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Create and Submit an Application
Create and submit your SNAP application (a link to Georgia's Voter Registration Application is also included below).
English Standard Font:
English Large Print:
Español (Spanish)/ Letra en en tamaño normal:
Español (Spanish) Letra grande:
Notice
of Free Interpretation Services
If you have difficulty communicating with us because you do not speak English or have a disability, please notify a staff person. Free interpretation services, translated materials or other assistance is available upon request.
For additional support with requesting large print versions of DFCS applications, please visit dfcs.georgia.gov/adasection-504-and-civil-rights.
SNAP (Food Stamp) Form 297 – Application for SNAP, TANF and Medicaid in other languages:
Form 297A - Rights and Responsibilities in other languages:
- ジョージアの有権者登録申請書
- 조지아주의 투표인 등록 신청
- Регистрация заявления избирателя штата Джорджии
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Self-service application options
Online: Log on to gateway.ga.gov and select “Apply for Benefits.” Hours available to apply are Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to midnight, excluding weekends and holidays.
By Phone: Call the Customer Contact Center at (877) 423-4746 to submit an application by telephone.
An application is considered filed when it has the name of the head of household, address, date and signature of the head of household or another household member and is received by DFCS.
DFCS Reasonable Modifications and Communication Assistance Request Form for Persons with Disabilities
If you have a disability and need a reasonable modification or communication assistance to access DFCS services, you can request a reasonable modification, communication assistance, extra help or learn more about the rights of customers with disabilities by using this hyperlink to access the DFCS Reasonable Modifications and Communication Assistance Request Form for Persons with Disabilities.
Voter Registration Information:Register Online: To apply to register to vote where you live now, visit sos.ga.gov.
Print an application: You may print an application by visiting sos.ga.gov.
If you want a Georgia Voter Registration application mailed to you, you may call the Georgia Secretary of State’s office at 404-656-2871, call DFCS’ Customer Contact Center at 877-423-4746, or visit sos.ga.gov.
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Contact the SNAP Customer Contact Center
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The Interview
After your application is filed, you or a member of your household must complete a phone interview conducted by an eligibility worker at DFCS.
The person who is interviewed must know about your household situation and be ready to answer questions related to your household situation.
Senior SNAP is a simplified application process designed to make it easier for seniors to receive SNAP benefits. For elderly/disabled individuals, an interview is completed by telephone.
Questions, issues or concerns? Please contact Constituent Services.