SNAP Free Government Phone
If your household receives SNAP (food stamps), you qualify for Lifeline and a Free Government Phone.
Yes — SNAP is a Lifeline qualifying program. If you or anyone in your household receives SNAP benefits (sometimes called food stamps, and often paid on an EBT card), your household qualifies for Lifeline and a Free Government Phone from Free Link Wireless.
How SNAP eligibility works
SNAP is administered by the USDA and run by each state, often under its own name. In many states, the National Verifier can confirm SNAP participation automatically through a state database, so you may not need to upload any documents.
What about EBT?
EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) is the card SNAP benefits are loaded onto. Having an EBT card for SNAP means you qualify through SNAP. If your EBT card is only for cash assistance (TANF), check the other qualifying programs or income limits.
Proof of SNAP participation
- SNAP approval or benefit letter
- Recent SNAP benefit statement
- Notice of eligibility from your state agency
Documents should show your name, the program name, the issuing agency, and a date within the last 12 months.
SNAP program names by state
| State | SNAP program name |
|---|---|
| Alabama | SNAP |
| Alaska | SNAP |
| Arizona | Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) |
| Arkansas | SNAP |
| California | CalFresh |
| Colorado | SNAP |
| Connecticut | SNAP |
| Delaware | Food Supplement Program (SNAP) |
| Florida | Food Assistance (SNAP) |
| Georgia | SNAP |
| Hawaii | SNAP |
| Idaho | SNAP |
| Illinois | SNAP (Illinois Link card) |
| Indiana | SNAP |
| Iowa | Food Assistance (SNAP) |
| Kansas | Food Assistance (SNAP) |
| Kentucky | SNAP |
| Louisiana | SNAP |
| Maine | Food Supplement (SNAP) |
| Maryland | Food Supplement Program (SNAP) |
| Massachusetts | SNAP |
| Michigan | Food Assistance Program (Bridge card) |
| Minnesota | SNAP |
| Mississippi | SNAP |
| Missouri | Food Stamp Program (SNAP) |
| Montana | SNAP |
| Nebraska | SNAP |
| Nevada | SNAP |
| New Hampshire | Food Stamps (SNAP) |
| New Jersey | SNAP |
| New Mexico | SNAP |
| New York | SNAP |
| North Carolina | Food and Nutrition Services (SNAP) |
| North Dakota | SNAP |
| Ohio | SNAP (Ohio Direction Card) |
| Oklahoma | SNAP |
| Oregon | SNAP |
| Pennsylvania | SNAP (ACCESS card) |
| Rhode Island | SNAP |
| South Carolina | SNAP |
| South Dakota | SNAP |
| Tennessee | SNAP |
| Texas | SNAP (Lone Star Card) |
| Utah | SNAP |
| Vermont | 3SquaresVT (SNAP) |
| Virginia | SNAP |
| Washington | Basic Food (SNAP) |
| Washington DC | SNAP |
| West Virginia | SNAP |
| Wisconsin | FoodShare (SNAP) |
| Wyoming | SNAP |
Frequently asked questions
Is an EBT card enough to qualify?
A SNAP EBT card shows you receive SNAP, which qualifies. You may still need an official SNAP letter if the National Verifier can't confirm automatically.
Does everyone in my household need SNAP?
No. If any member of your household receives SNAP, the household qualifies — but Lifeline is still limited to one benefit per household.
What if my SNAP benefits stop?
You must tell your provider within 30 days if you no longer qualify. You might still qualify through income or another program.
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