SNAP Assistance

Information

Our patient support team is here to help patients access resources to promote health and wellness that they may not know about or have access to, like SNAP. SNAP assistance offers supplemental assistance for nutrition to individuals with low-income and families going through difficult financial times. The goal is to help alleviate food insecurity. SNAP assistance is available at Bluestem Health. Contact Bluestem Health to apply‚ 402-476-1455. Learn more about SNAP assistance here!

AM I ELIGIBLE?

Certain requirements like resources and income limits determine eligibility for SNAP assistance, previously food stamps. You must apply in the state where you live. Use the prescreening tool to see if you might qualify. It only takes about 3 minutes. If you qualify, you must still apply for SNAP assistance benefits.

HOW DO I APPLY?

If the pre-screening indicated that you might qualify for SNAP assistance, contact Bluestem health for more information 402-476-1455. Or you can apply online at DHHS Access Nebraska.

Households CAN use SNAP benefits to buy:

Foods for the household to eat, such as:

• Breads and cereals

• Fruits and vegetables

• Meats, fish and poultry

• Dairy products

• Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat

*In some areas, restaurants can be authorized to accept SNAP benefits from qualified homeless, elderly, or disabled people in exchange for low-cost meals.

Households CAN use SNAP benefits to buy:

• Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes or tobacco

• Any nonfood items

• Pet foods

• Soaps, paper products

• Household supplies

• Vitamins and medicines

• Food that will be eaten in the store

• Hot foods

Contacts

Health 360 Clinic

2301 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510

Directions
402-441-6642

Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contacts

Health 360 Clinic

2301 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510

Directions
402-441-6642

Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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