How do I apply for SNAP (food stamps) in Mon County?
Apply online at WV PATH, the state's own site. It is free. The steps are below, with the number to call the state Department of Human Services (DoHS) if you have questions.
Who can get it: 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.
What to do: 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.
Monongalia County Department of Human Services (DoHS) office
Anyone in Mon County applying for or asking about state help in person. It handles health coverage (Medicaid, WVCHIP for children, and Medicaid for long-term care) and help paying Medicare costs. It also handles food help (SNAP), heating bill help (LIEAP), emergency help, cash help for families (TANF), the school clothing allowance, and rides to medical visits. The office is at 114 South High Street, Morgantown. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 304-285-3175. You can also apply for most of these programs online at WV PATH.
If you need food, a place to stay, or help with a bill, call 211. It is free and open 24 hours a day, every day. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or chat at wv211.org. Tell them what you need and they will point you to local help.