Assistance with submitting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application. Eligibility: Be an American citizen or a permanent resident (you must be a permanent resident for more than 5 years if you are over 18 years old). For children under 18 years old, they are eligible even if they do not have 5 years of residence. Some exceptions apply for qualified non-citizens, such as approved Refugees, Asylees, or U visa holders. Note: these exceptions have to be cases already approved by a judge. Income eligibility: The household's gross monthly income (before taxes) must be at or below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines.