Pennsylvanians can now apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the phone by calling 1-866-550-4355. This accessibility enhancement will benefit the growing number of Pennsylvanians participating in the program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This new service is designed to provide all applicants, but especially those without access to a computer or internet service, with a quick and easy way to submit applications for SNAP,” said Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller. “We hope this change will make SNAP more accessible to individuals and households most affected by the digital divide.”
Callers will be asked to provide the same information for a SNAP application by phone as one submitted online at compass.state.pa.us. Pennsylvanians applying for SNAP and other public assistance programs do not need to know their own eligibility before applying.
Enrollment for SNAP statewide has increased by 82,270 people since February 2020, for a total enrollment of about 1,819,729 in January 2021 – a 4.7 percent increase.
Visit dhs.pa.gov for more information.
