SNAP and food help for older adults in Kansas

Who qualifies

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Food Assistance (SNAP)

Food Assistance puts money on an EBT card each month to buy groceries.

Special rules if someone in your home is 60 or older

These rules apply if at least one person in your home is 60 or older, gets SSI or Social Security disability, or is a disabled veteran.

• Higher savings limit: Your household can have up to $4,750 in countable assets. Most other homes can have $3,000. Your home does not count.
• Medical costs: Medical bills you pay yourself that are over $35 a month can be taken off your income. Keep your receipts and bills.
• Housing costs: You can take off all housing costs above half of your income after other deductions.
• Interview at home or by phone: If it is hard for you to get to an office, ask DCF to set up a home visit or a phone interview.
• Someone can help: You can name a person to apply for you, or to come with you.
• SSI households: If everyone in your home gets or is applying for SSI, you can apply for Food Assistance at the Social Security office when you apply for SSI. Homes where everyone gets SSI may qualify more easily. Ask your DCF service center.

How to apply

1. Apply online at dcf.ks.gov (choose "Apply for Services"), or call DCF at 1-888-369-4777 for help.
2. Do the interview. Ask for a phone interview or home visit if you need one.
3. Send proof of income, housing costs and medical costs.
4. Get your EBT card if you are approved.

If you disagree with a decision, you can ask DCF for a fair hearing. The deadline is on your notice.

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Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP)

KSFMNP gives older Kansans a market card to buy fresh, local food from approved farmers.

Who qualifies

• You live in Kansas and are 60 or older, or 55 or older and a member of an Indian Tribal Organization.
• Your household income is at or below the limit.

Benefits are per person. If two eligible people live in your home, each can apply for their own card.

What you can buy

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Fresh herbs
• Local honey

You use the card at authorized Kansas farmers markets, and at some roadside stands and farm stores.

How to apply

1. Find your Local Distribution Agency. Use the Farmers Market Program Map on the KDHE website (kdhe.ks.gov), or call the KSFMNP team at 785-296-4782.
2. Fill out an application with that agency.
3. Get your card. Benefits are handed out from June 1 to September 30, or until they run out. It is first come, first served.

If the money has run out, you are put on a waiting list. If you need someone else to help, ask about the proxy form on the KDHE website.

When to act

The 2026 season ended September 30. Contact your local agency before June 1, 2027, when the next season is expected to open.

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Other food help

• Senior meals and local food help: Call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 1-855-200-2372. It can connect you with your Area Agency on Aging.

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Things people miss

• Report medical costs. Many older adults leave them off. They can raise your Food Assistance.
• Each person can get a KSFMNP card. A couple who both qualify can apply separately.
• The farmers market card runs out. Apply early in the season.

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Free help

• DCF Food Assistance: 1-888-369-4777.
• KSFMNP team: 785-296-4782.
• Aging and Disability Resource Center: 1-855-200-2372.

For other programs, see all benefits in Kansas.

Phone numbers: Free help lines for Kansas agencies

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