Institution-Related Eligibility District (IRED)

Institution-Related Eligibility District (IRED) is the local county office where you can apply for your EBT Card. Applications are provided for Social Services such as: Food Stamps SNAP and cash TANF assistance.

Pennsylvania TANF Program: The TANF program provides services for families that are unemployed and looking for gainful employment or fall under the 185% poverty level. TANF provides cash assistance, Medicaid, Job Training, and Job Search help.

Food Assistance: The EBT Card Food Stamp service provides help with the cost of food for low income families who fall within the income guidelines. Appy here at Institution-Related Eligibility District (IRED) for food assistance and to be paid through your Colorado EBT Quest Card.

EBT is the US government\s electronic based system in the US for payment of monies to those approved for food and cash benefit payments.

Check EBT Card Balance
States have their methods to log in and check your ETB balance online. We provide that information on our state pages.

Apply for EBT Card
Most states allow online applications for EBT Cards through the application for Food Stamps (SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or cash benefits through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). We provided this local office contact for those who want to apply for their EBT in person at this office. After applying for your benefits you will most likely need to come in for an interview at this or another local social service office.