You may qualify for SNAP (food stamps). It puts money for groceries on a card each month. Only the state decides who qualifies, so apply even if you are not sure. Change answers.
Where to start
Apply for SNAP (food stamps) online with WV PATH
Apply online, or call with questions.
West Virginia households that need help buying food. The same site also takes applications for Medicaid, WVCHIP (health coverage for children), LIEAP (help with heating bills), and the school clothing allowance. Go to wvpath.wv.gov and make a free account, then sign in and choose Apply. Pick SNAP, add everyone in your household, and answer every question marked with a star. You can save and finish later. Sign by typing your name and birth date, then press Submit. Watch My Messages in your account for next steps. For questions, call DoHS customer service at 1-877-716-1212, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can report changes, like a new job or a new person in your home, on WV PATH or at the same number.