The Food Stamp Program

What Are Food Stamps?

Food Stamps provide low-income people with benefits they can use like cash to pay for food at most grocery stores.

Are You Eligible to Receive Food Stamps?

You may be eligible to receive Food Stamps if you are:
• Homeless
• Unemployed
• Elderly
• Disabled
• Receiving welfare or other public assistance payments

If You Are Homeless and Want to Enroll for Food Stamps:

• You may be able to get a $143 homeless shelter deduction if you are paying to stay in a shelter
• You do not need to provide a permanent mailing address
• Your car will not be counted as a resource if you are living in it
• You may be able to use your Food Stamps at some soup kitchens and restaurants

What Do You Need to Enroll in Food Stamps?

You may need to provide the following information to enroll in Food Stamps:
• Social Security number
• Proof if you are receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits
• Medical bills if you are receiving Social Security or SSI benefits because you are disabled