SNAP
What does SNAP stand for?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
What does HIP stand for?
Healthy Incentives Program
No! If you are enrolled in SNAP, you are automatically enrolled and able to participate in HIP.
How much HIP do you get per month if you have 6+ people in your household?
$80/month
On an EBT card
Who is it available to?
All SNAP participants in Massachusetts
How much HIP do you get for a household of 1 or 2 people?
$40/ month
What food is eligible for HIP?
All the fruits and vegetables sold by HIP vendors, provided they do not contain salt, sugar, fat or oil.
Who is SNAP for?
People and families that meet the income guidelines.
What does HIP do?
It puts money back on your SNAP card when you use SNAP to buy healthy, local fruits and vegetables from HIP vendors.
How much HIP do you get every month if you household has 3-5 people?
$60
How much HIP does your household get every month if your household has 6 or more people?
$80