Indiana Food Stamps Portal (2024)

FAQs

How do I check the status of my food stamp application in Indiana? ›

If you submitted an online application, you can Check Your Status online. If you mailed your application or supporting documentation contact the SNAP Retailer Service Center at 1-877-823-4369 to find out the status of your application.

Summer 2024 will be the first year for Indiana SUN Bucks, a new benefits program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out.

For questions about your benefits and more information on protecting your SNAP and TANF accounts, contact the Family & Social Services Administration toll free number at 800-403-0864.

What is EBT? qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. In Indiana, participants in SNAP and TANF access their EBT benefits using the Hoosier Works card. The card works like a bank debit card.

Normally the DFR office has 30 days to make a decision on your case; however, if you meet certain criteria you may be determined to be eligible for expedited service which means you should have your benefits within seven days of applying.

Note that if you have an existing P-EBT card, it will be reloaded with new funds when new benefits are distributed. Please keep your card(s), even if empty.

Summer Grocery Benefit for Kids

SUN Bucks is a new grocery benefit available across most of the U.S. Families with eligible school-aged children can get $120 per child to buy groceries during the summer.

Monthly benefit deposit schedule.

Benefits are sent out from the 5th to the 23rd of every month, based on the first letter of your last name.

Information. Any benefits that clients have remaining in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic benefit transfer (EBT) account at the end of the month will be carried over in the next month.

How many people are on food stamps in Indiana? ›

What can I buy with EBT? You can use food stamps to buy groceries, snacks, and seeds or plants that will produce food. You can't use food stamps to buy alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, live animals, prepared foods, or any non-food household items.

Currently, only Arizona and California allow SNAP recipients to use EBT at select Burger King locations participating in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). Even within these states, eligibility might be restricted based on specific criteria.

After applying, individuals can log into the portal 24/7 to track the status of their application. They will also receive email notifications when their application has been submitted and approved, or when more information is needed. PEBT Benefits Inquiry: View Pandemic EBT Benefits issued for SC Students.

Checking SNAP (Food Stamps) or TANF (Families First) case status. To check the status of your case, you may try the Benefits Dashboard on the One DHS Customer Portal, or you may call the Family Assistance Service Center at 1 (866) 311-4287.

If you applied online, you can check your status at mynjhelps.gov. Enter your login information or confirmation number to check your status. If you applied over the phone or in person, you can call our office at 973-326-7800 to check your status.