$158/month

When applying for Wyoming SNAP, you’ll be asked for important information to help determine if you qualify and the amount you can get each month. Before you start, gather the following information to make your application process easier: 

• Household income from jobs, child support, and other income sources
• Social Security numbers and birth dates of all household members 
• Housing (rent/mortgage) and utility (phone, electric, gas, water) costs 
• Child care or dependent care costs 

Examples of documents you may need to verify (prove) the information above include:

• Driver's license or other government-issued ID 
• Birth certificate 
• Bank statements
• Pension statements
• Social Security statements 
• Pay stubs
• Tax returns
• Social Security card
• Proof of household expenses (such as utility and phone bills)
• Marriage license or divorce decree

If you would like to have someone else (like a friend or family member) help you gather the necessary documents, complete your SNAP application, and even join you in your interview, you can name that person as your Authorized Representative in your application.  

In Wyoming, there are several ways to apply for SNAP benefits. You can apply in person at your local Department of Family Services office, send your completed application by mail, or submit it by fax.

To apply for Wyoming SNAP, start by downloading and printing the application form:

• SNAP Application (English)
• SNAP Application (Spanish)

 If you don’t have a printer, you can pick up a paper application at your local DFS field service office. To find the nearest office, call 1-800-457-3659 or visit the DFS website. 

Once you have completed the application, you can submit it by bringing it in, mailing it, or faxing it to your local DFS field service office.

There are several ways to get help filling out your Wyoming SNAP application. You can:

• Call the SNAP Eligibility Intake Line at 1-307-777-8550 or email dfs-snappower-questions@wyo.gov.
• Contact your local DFS branch office. You can find the office closest to you by visiting the DFS website. 
• Visit a Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC), if there’s one near where you live. See if there’s one in your area. 

NCOA also has a HelpLine you can call to get free support. To get started today, call 1-800-794-6559.

It can take up to 30 days for DSS to process your SNAP application (within 7 days if you’re requesting expedited benefits). You can check the status of your SNAP application by calling 1-800-616-1309. If you have your case number, be sure it is available when you call. Your case number can be found on the top right-hand corner of every notice. If you’re approved, benefits are based on the date your application is received.

After applying, you must have a phone interview with a DSS eligibility worker. An in-person interview may be requested and granted on a case-by-case basis. 

What can I expect during my SNAP interview?

Don’t worry—the purpose of the interview is not to try to disqualify you for benefits. It is simply to double-check the information you already provided. In addition, your eligibility worker can tell you more about the program, answer any questions you have, and even help you get any information or documents you’re having trouble providing. 

During your SNAP interview, you may be asked questions such as:

• What is your full name and birthday?
• What is your Social Security number?
• Where do you live? (You can still qualify if you are houseless.)
• Are you a U.S. citizen? (You may still qualify if you are a noncitizen.)
• What is your monthly income?
• Do you pay utilities, such as an electric bill or cable TV bill?
• What other regular bills do you have?

It’s a good idea to practice answering these questions before your appointment, either in front of a mirror or with a trusted friend or family member. That way, you will feel less nervous and be able to respond with confidence. 

DSS may request additional information from your household if the information you provided cannot be verified during the interview. You should receive a Notice of Decision regarding your SNAP eligibility within 30 days. This notice will tell you whether or not your household is eligible for food assistance benefits. 

What happens after I am approved for SNAP?

If you are approved for SNAP, the Notice of Decision you receive will explain your monthly benefits amount and how long you’ll get benefits for (this is called your “certification period”). That period can range from 12 months for most households to 24 months for households with older adults (60+) or people with disabilities. Able-bodied adults without children who are age 18 to 52 are limited to three months of SNAP benefits within a three-year period, unless they are working, volunteering, or in a workfare program such as SNAP Employment and Training.

After you’re approved for SNAP, you will receive your EBT card in the mail with instructions on how to activate and use it. The card will be pre-loaded with your first month of benefits. Each month going forward, the day you receive your benefits will be based on the last digit of your case number: 1=11th, 2=2nd, 3=13th, 4=4th, 5=15th, 6=6th, 7=17th, 8=8th, 9=19th, 0=10th. 

If you do not agree with the explanation of the reason for your SNAP denial, or you do not agree with your benefit amount, you have the right to request a fair hearing within 90 days. To request a fair hearing, call 1-800-311-7220 or locally at 1-803-898-8080 (TTY: 1-800-311-7219).

You can check the status of your SNAP application or view your benefits online in the Benefit Inquiry Portal by entering your Case # or EBT card #.