DTAConnect will be unavailable for maintenance from 4PM June 18 to the morning of June 22, 2026. Your card will still work during this time. If you do not have auto updates set for apps, please manually update the DTAConnect app the morning of June 22.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Submit an ApplicationThis should take about 20 minutes.

Phone CallWe will call you within the next five (5) days to conduct an interview.

Send in VerificationsWe'll give you a list of documents to send in so we can verify your eligibility.

Get SNAP BenefitsWe'll make a decision within 30 days. If approved, benefits will be added to your EBT card, a debit card for groceries.

The average food benefit is $215 per month for a SNAP household of 2 in Massachusetts.
Disclaimer: SNAP benefits are calculated based on household size, income, expenses, and other nonfinancial criteria.

Need food sooner?

Project Bread Food Source Hotline
If you or your family is facing hunger right now, Project Bread wants to help.
Call the FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333

Other DTA Services

To learn more about DTA programs click here.

DTAConnect will be unavailable for maintenance from 4PM June 18 to the morning of June 22, 2026. Your card will still work during this time. If you do not have auto updates set for apps, please manually update the DTAConnect app the morning of June 22.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Here's how SNAP works:

Need food sooner?

Other DTA Services

DTAConnect will be unavailable for maintenance from 4PM June 18 to the morning of June 22, 2026. Your card will still work during this time. If you do not have auto updates set for apps, please manually update the DTAConnect app the morning of June 22.