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How to Apply for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
What is WIC?
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.
How to Apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
What is SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being. It is administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA).
SNAP benefits include:
- Monthly funds on an EBT card to buy food
- $40, $60 or $80 a month put back on your EBT card when you use SNAP to buy local produce via the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)
- SNAP Path to Work free education and training opportunities
- Free nutrition education classes and resources
- Connections to other kinds of help, like utility discounts, free school meals and discounted admissions to many Commonwealth museums and cultural institutions via EBT Card to Culture
You do not need a fixed address or phone number to apply for SNAP, but DTA does need a way to reach you to complete your online SNAP application. If you do not have an address we can send mail to, please call DTA Assistance Line at 877-382-2363 or go to your local DTA office.
How to Get a Drivers License
Under the Work and Family Mobility Act, eligible residents in Massachusetts can obtain a driver's license, regardless of immigration status. To obtain a license, the RMV will require all applicants to prove their identity and date of birth, social security status, and Massachusetts residency. Drivers will also be required to pass a learner's permit exam, vision screening, and a road test.
How to Apply for Fuel Assistance
The Massachusetts’ home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) is a free resource to help eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills! The online application opened on October 1 for the upcoming heating season (November 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023)
Click here to learn more about how to apply for fuel assistance
How to Apply for MassHealth
MassHealth provides health benefits and help paying for them to qualifying children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities living in Massachusetts. They may offer benefits directly or help pay for all or part of your health insurance premiums. If you are a member, you may have access to doctor visits, dental, prescription drugs, behavioral health services, and other important health care services. Open Enrollment is now through January 23rd.