 TITLE: What Is SNAP and How Do You Apply? CONTENT: How to Apply for SNAP\n---------------------\nApplicants will need to research their state's specific SNAP application process and eligibility requirements. Applicants should be prepared to provide proof of income and other documentation that the state's SNAP office may require in order to prove eligibility.\nOnce an applicant has been approved for SNAP, benefits will be distributed to an electronic benefit card that can be used to purchase approved items at stores that participate in the SNAP program. Each state uses its own discretion in deciding what foods are approved for purchase. END