The Food Stamps Application or SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - provides food for more than 46 Million struggling people in the US every month.
The SNAP program help individuals and families who need it the most like financially struggling individuals and families, seniors and the homeless.
The food stamp program FSP has been around since the late 1930's and has been modified throughout the years to better serve the low income population.
Requirement and Qualification for the Food Stamps Application.
Picture ID
Social Security Card for all family members
Date of birth
AHCCCS ID numbers (when available)
Income information, such as job, child support, (print out if currently paying or receiving) or any other sources
Verification of lost job (If employment ended in the last 90 days)
Resource or asset information (checking and savings accounts, homes, land, vehicles, or life insurance
Current bank statement
Last 3 current pay check stubs
Letter from any source of income (family or friends assisting you by giving money or paying bills.)
Health insurance information
Proof of U.S. citizenship and identity for U.S. citizens
Proof of immigration status for non-U.S. citizens
Social Security award letter or pension letter
Proof of recurring medical expenses for anyone in the household age 60 and older, blind, or disabled
Residency verification (rent receipt, lease agreement and utility bill.)
FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY
Household size: 1 - Gross monthly income: $1,180 (130% of poverty) - Net: $908 (100% of poverty)
Household size: 2 - Gross monthly income: $1,594 (130% of poverty) - Net: $1,226 (100% of poverty)
Household size: 3 - Gross monthly income: $2,008 (130% of poverty) - Net: $1,545 (100% of poverty)
Household size: 4 - Gross monthly income: $2,422 (130% of poverty) - Net: $1,863 (100% of poverty)
Household size: 5 - Gross monthly income: $2,836 (130% of poverty) - Net: $2,181 (100% of poverty)
Household size: 6 - Gross monthly income: $3,249 (130% of poverty) - Net: $2,500 (100% of poverty)
Household size: 7 - Gross monthly income: $3,663 (130% of poverty) - Net: $2,818 (100% of poverty)
Household size: 8 - Gross monthly income: $4,077 (130% of poverty) - Net: $3,136 (100% of poverty)
Each additional member: Add $414 for Gross and $319 for NET Income
FOOD STAMPS PROGRAM OFFICES - CONTACT
Alabama 334-242-1700
Alaska 907-465-3347
Arizona 1-800-352-8401
Arkansas 1-800-482-8988 501-682-8269
California 877-847-FOOD (3663)
Colorado 1-800-536-5298
Connecticut 1-800-842-1508
Delaware 800-464-4357302-255-9500
District of Columbia 202-724-5506
Florida 1-866-762-2237
Georgia 1-800-869-1150 (outside metro area) 404-657-9358 (inside metro area)
Guam 671-735-7245
Hawaii 808-643-1643
Idaho 211 or 1-800-926-2588
Illinois 1 800-843-6154 TTY: 1-800-447-6404
Indiana 1-800-622-4932 1-888-403-0864
Iowa 1-877-347-5678 1-888-426-6283
Kansas 1-888-369-4777
Kentucky 1-800-372-2973
Louisiana 1-888-524-3578
Maine 1-800-442-6003
Maryland 1-800-332-6347 - 410-767-7327
Massachusetts 1-866-950-3663
Michigan 1-855-275-6424
Minnesota 1-888-711-1151
Mississippi 1-800-948-3050
Missouri 1-800-392-1261
Montana 1-800-332-2272
Nebraska 1-800-383-4278
Nevada 1-800-992-0900 or 775-684-0615 (ext. 40500)
New Hampshire 1-800-852-3345 (ext. 4238) 603-271-6941 local 1-800-852-3345 ext. 6941
New Jersey 1-800-687-9512609-588-2405
New Mexico 1-888-473-3676 505-827-7783
New York 1-800-342-3009 Upstate 1-877-472-8411 NYC only
DISCLAIMER: The law will vary depending on your state and the specifics of your case. The information provided by USAttorneyLegalServices.com is intended for educational purposes only. All the content on this website should NOT be considered professional legal advice or a substitute for professional legal advice. For such services, we recommend getting a free initial consultation by a licensed Attorney in your State.