The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits to supplement the food budget of income-eligible families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
You can apply for SNAP benefits in three ways; online, paper application, or over the phone.
Please follow all instructions on the first page of the application.
Call (855) 944.FOOD(3663) to apply for SNAP over the phone. Calls are taken 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, excluding major holidays.
You can turn in your application by mail or email or fax or drop it off at any local DHS office.
Email your application to imagingcenter4@dhs.state.ia.us
Fax your application to 515-564-4017
Mail your application:
Cedar Rapids Service Area
Imaging Center 4
PO Box 2027
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2027
Address:
Hoover Building, 1305 E. Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50319
General - Toll Free Phone (800) 972-2017