Special Populations

Helping college students staying fueled for success

Balancing classes, work and life is tough but affording healthy meals shouldn’t be. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits to help eligible college students buy groceries, so you can focus on your studies instead of your next meal.

The goal of the Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP) is to promote SNAP enrollment among eligible elderly citizens by providing a simpler method of applying for and maintaining eligibility for SNAP benefits .

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The Mississippi Combined Application Project (MSCAP) is a demonstration project and a cooperative effort between MDHS, the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to streamline application procedures for individuals who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and choose to apply for SNAP benefits.

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Individuals experiencing homelessness may have specific questions when it comes to SNAP. Visit our Homelessness and SNAP page for answers to frequently asked questions to equip organizations serving homeless Mississippians with accurate information about the SNAP program.

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Helping college students staying fueled for success

Balancing classes, work and life is tough but affording healthy meals shouldn’t be. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits to help eligible college students buy groceries, so you can focus on your studies instead of your next meal.

The goal of the Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP) is to promote SNAP enrollment among eligible elderly citizens by providing a simpler method of applying for and maintaining eligibility for SNAP benefits .

Learn More

The Mississippi Combined Application Project (MSCAP) is a demonstration project and a cooperative effort between MDHS, the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to streamline application procedures for individuals who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and choose to apply for SNAP benefits.

Learn More

Individuals experiencing homelessness may have specific questions when it comes to SNAP. Visit our Homelessness and SNAP page for answers to frequently asked questions to equip organizations serving homeless Mississippians with accurate information about the SNAP program.

Learn More