Oh Snap!

SNAP is a federally funded program designed to address food insecurity among US citizens and qualified aliens (such as green card holders and refugees) in low income households.

For students, you must also meet one student exemption such as working 20 hours per week. Other student exemptions can be found in the FAQ for OhSnap! at the bottom of this page. Unfortunately, this program is not open to international students on a student VISA.

The Maverick Food Pantry is committed to serving all UNO and College of Saint Mary students with application assistance for SNAP benefits. You can apply for SNAP benefits at the official DHHS iServe website or seek help from the Oh SNAP! branch of the Maverick Food Pantry. Appointments can be scheduled online or in person with our trained team members. It is notrequired to bring any documentation to your appointment, but it is recommended that you have general knowledge about your income and expenses such as rent and utilities.

Open Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursday at the Milo Bailo Student Center (MBSC 112A) from 8:00am - 11:00am and 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Scheduled Appointments: Monday - Friday from 8AM to 6PM

After submitting the initial application and being approved, you may be required to send in proof of items. You will be contacted regarding what is specifically required or you can attach copies of verification with the application. This may include proof of:

• Income
• Expenses
• Resources
• Employment
• Disability

Note: Please do not submit original documents to DHHS as documents provided will not be returned

The Maverick Food Pantry is partnering with the Foodbank for the Heartland to increase awareness, provide comprehensive information, and increase participation rates of SNAP in the incredibly diverse communities of Nebraska. The Foodbank for the Heartland oversees Nebraska's state SNAP Outreach Plan in contract with the Department of Health and Human Services

With this partnership, the Food Bank's SNAP Outreach team has trained the Maverick Food Pantry in assisting people with applications. Additionally, this partnership covers up to 50% of outreach activities and application assistance, allowing us to employ a graduate student worker.

If you are attending school at least half-time, you must meet a student exemption to be eligible. If you are enrolled less than half-time, other factors may apply, as shown below:

• Meet state and federal income guidelines.

• If attending school at least half-time:
  • Work at least 20 hours a week or meet another student exemption
  • Receive less than 50% of your meals through either a mandatory or optional meal plan
  • Care for a child under the age of six
  • Care for a child age 6-11 AND a single parent OR without adequate child care to allow compliance with the student work requirement
  • Have a documented physical or mental disability
  • Included in an ADC or TANF grant unit

• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat, poultry, and fish
• Dairy products
• Breads and cereals
• Other foods, such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages
• Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat

• In Store

There are several SNAP-approved retailers located in the Omaha area including Walmart, Bakers, Hy-Vee, and Whole Foods. For a complete list of SNAP retailers in Nebraska, you can use an online locater such as the one provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

• Omaha Farmers Market: SNAP and Double Up

Furthermore, you can use your EBT card at the Omaha Farmers Market to purchase SNAP tokens and double up your dollars with "Double Up Food Bucks" vouchers! Here's how to do it:

1. Visit the information booth on-site and swipe your EBT card to receive green SNAP tokens.
2. When you get your SNAP tokens, EBT users will also receive FREE FUNDS matched for every dollar up to $20 in Double Up Food Bucks.
3. Shop the Omaha Farmer's Market!

SNAP tokens can be used to purchase meat, baked goods, fruits/vegetables, jams/jellies/salsa/condiments, spices, and snack foods.

Double Up Food Bucks can be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs only.

The Omaha Farmer's Market runs from May 5th to October 13th and is located in the Old Market, Saturday's from 8am to 12:30pm and Askarben Village from 9am to 1pm.

You will need to recertify your benefits every six months.

Additionally, you will be responsible for notifying the DHHS if the changes noted below occur:

• If total household gross income exceeds 130% FPL (and was not over 130% FPL at certification)
• If a non-exempt ABAWD falls below participation levels
• Receipt if substantial gambling or lottery winnings that exceed $4250

SNAP may be awarded to qualified aliens. Individuals are eligible if they were lawfully admitted and meet one of the following criteria:

1. Is age 65 or older and was lawfully residing in the US on 08-22-96.
2. Had citizenship verified through SSI, SSDI or are/were enrolled in Medicare benefits
3. Is under the age of 18 for SNAP
4. Has resided in the US for at least five years with a lawful resident status.
5. If none of the certeria 1 -5 is met, they must meet one of the criteria listed below to be considered eligible.

A. A refugee who is admitted to the United States under section 207 of the INA*

B. An alien who was granted asylum under section 208 of the INA*

C. An alien who is paroled into the U.S. under section 212(d)(5) of the INA for a period of at least one year*

D. An alien whose deportation is withheld under section 241 (b)(3) of the INA*

E. An alien granted status as a Cuban or Haitian entrant as defined in Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980*

F. An alien granted status as an Afghan special immigrant or Afghan Humanitarian parolee*

G. An alien granted status as a Ukrainian humanitarian parolee*

H. An Amerasian admitted pursuant to section 584 of Public Law 100 -202, as amended by Public Law 100-461*

I. An alien who meets certain U.S. military eligibility criteria, including honorably discharged veterans meeting minimum service requirements, individuals on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces, or the spouse or unmarried dependant child)ren) of a person with certain military involvement.

* Status must be verified through USCIS documentation

** This List is not all-inclusive and should not be considered a final determination of eligibility.