FOOD STAMP PROGRAM

This program allows healthy food be available for low-income individuals.
The Food Stamp Program is for US citizens and some aliens who are admitted for permanent residency may qualify. Individuals who are unemployed, able-able bodied and people with no dependent children has now been given time limitions on benefits.
You may contact the Local Food Stamp offices for information about eligibilty at their toll-free number (1-800-221-5689)

THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM IS FOR:
-Households whose bank account is not over $2000 in countable resources. House and lot are not counted. Resource value of vehicles owned by household members are determined by special rules.
-The gross monthly income of most households must be 130 percent or less of the Federal poverty guidelines.
-Adult who are able-bodied who has met certain work requirements.
-Individuals whose net monthly income must be 100 percent or less of Federal poverty guideline.
-All members of the household who has provided their Social Security number.
***The Office on Management and Budget have established these Federal poverty guidelines. The Depertment of Health and Human Resources are responsible for the annual update of these guidelines.***
Contact your local food stamp office for information about the Food Stamp Program and how to apply for benefits. You may check the State or Local government pages of the telephone book for the numbers of your loval office. You may check the sections: "Food Stamps," "Social Services," "Human Services," "Public Assisstance," or a similar title.