Mobile County, AL DHR  - Main Food Stamp Office

This is the food assistance office.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Alabama is administered by the Food Assistance Division. Its purpose is to provide monthly benefits to low-income families/households so that they can purchase nutritious food at authorized grocery stores, farmers' markets and other retailers. 

Individuals must apply for the SNAP program. An application must be filled out and all supporting documentation must be provided. When approved, SNAP benefits are issued monthly and put on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks just like a credit card. The benefit amount depends on number of individuals in household, income, expenses, and other factors pertinent to program guidelines. 

Basic Requirements for Eligibility:Provide names for all individuals living in householdProvide proof of residenceProvide social security numbers Provide proof of Citizenship and/or Alien StatusProvide proof of income, and expenses Provide additional information as required



Special Note:The Alabama Elderly Simplified Application Project (AESAP) is an application process for households where all the members are 60 years of age or older and have no earned income. 

Contact the office for further details.

Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday closed
Sunday closed
Phone: (251) 450-6955
Fax: (251) 476-4865
Address: 3103 Airport Blvd Mobile, AL 36606
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Mobile County, AL DHR - Main Food Stamp Office Mission Statement:

To provide for the protection, well-being, and self-sufficiency of children and adults.*
* taken from the Mobile County, AL DHR - Main Food Stamp Office website
  • 2022-02-17

    I have been calling for 4 days and can not get a human on the phone. I have not got my food stamps for this month yet.

  • 2022-03-01

    How do I put in a change of address? I have been going in circles and no one answer the phones.

  • 2022-10-17

    I need to know who to contact to get access to online account.

  • 2024-03-01

    Never answer phones. I've been trying to apply for weeks and haven't heard one thing. It's sad because these people don't care.

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