SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) — Alaska Quest card
SNAP provides monthly food benefits on an Alaska Quest card to eligible low-income households, with higher benefit amounts recognized for rural Alaska and use of benefits allowed for certain hunting/fishing subsistence supplies. Applicants must be Alaska residents, pass income/asset tests, and most able-bodied adults 16-59 must register for work. Apply through the Alaska Connect Portal; there is no in-person DPA office in Kotzebue, so use the Virtual Contact Center at 1-800-478-7778 or the Secure Document Upload Portal for paperwork.
Who it’s for
Low-income Alaska residents meeting income/asset tests
This is what the program lists. Only the provider can say whether you qualify.
What’s the difference?
A service may have its own membership, shareholder or residency requirements. Check the wording on each service.
- Shareholder services
- Check the corporation’s requirements.
- Tribal programs
- Check the program’s enrollment requirements.
- Borough services
- Check the service’s residency requirements.
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What to bring isn’t listed. Check with the provider before you start.
Provider information
View official informationCall Alaska Division of Public Assistance800-478-7778Questions to ask
Who can get this, and what should I bring?
Which application or form fits my situation?
After you contact them
Ask the provider how to confirm receipt and when to follow up. A response time is not listed here.