How To Get Food Stamps,
Welfare And Other Benefits
Andrew Dolan
Copyright © 2011 by Andrew Dolan
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Table Of Contents
Chapter One
Apply For Food Stamps (SNAP)
Chapter Two
Apply For The School Lunch Program
Chapter Three
Apply For Subsidized Housing (Section 8)
Chapter Four
Apply For Heating Bills Assistance (LIHEAP)
Chapter Five
Apply For Subsidized Phone Service (Lifeline)
Chapter Six
Apply For Welfare (TANF - Temporary Assistance For Needy Families)
Chapter Seven
Apply For Subsidized Child Care
(Head Start And Early Head Start)
Chapter Eight
Apply For Unemployment Insurance
Chapter Nine
Apply For Work Through Online Job Banks
Chapter Ten
Apply For The WIC Program
Chapter Eleven
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Chapter Twelve
Food Banks
Chapter Thirteen
Homelessness Prevention Resources
Chapter Fourteen
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
Chapter Fifteen
Housing For Homeless Veterans
Chapter Sixteen
Employment And Unemployment Statistics
Chapter Seventeen
Federal Poverty Guidelines
Chapter Eighteen
References
Chapter One
Apply For Food Stamps (SNAP)
Over 40 million people get all or most of their food from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program run by the Food and Nutrition Service division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The SNAP card program was formerly known as the “Food Stamps” program.
Consumers can use their SNAP debit cards to buy food at food stores, farmers’ markets and other retail outlets that sell food.
Do not apply to the federal government for SNAP. You should instead apply in person or online for SNAP through the state agency that handles social services programs in your state of residence.
SNAP eligibility requires that you meet income and assets guidelines for your household. State social services agencies administer the SNAP program, including determination of eligibility and the distribution of benefits.
Eligibility for SNAP is based on a formula that analyzes individual or household income and assets. Certain types of income and assets are not counted in determining eligibility for SNAP.
For example, you are allowed to own a home if you are enrolled in SNAP. However, it is also the case that you are generally not allowed to have more than two thousand dollars in assets and remain eligible for SNAP unless you are disabled or over age 60.
SNAP Income Eligibility
General Guidelines
If the Household size is 1 person, the Gross monthly income can be up to $1,174 (130 percent of poverty) and the net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) can be up to $903.
If the Household size is 2 persons, the Gross monthly income can be up to $ 1,579 (130 percent of poverty) and the net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) can be up to $1,215.
If the Household size is 3 persons, the Gross monthly income can be up to $1,984 (130 percent of poverty) and the net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) can be up to $1,526.
If the Household size is 4 persons, the Gross monthly income can be up to $2,389 (130 percent of poverty) and the net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) can be up to $1,938.
If the Household size is 5 persons, the Gross monthly income can be up to $2,794 (130 percent of poverty) and the net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) can be up to $2,150.
If the Household size is 6 persons, the Gross monthly income can be up to $3,200 (130 percent of poverty) and the net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) can be up to $2,461.
If the Household size is 7 persons, the Gross monthly income can be up to $3,605 (130 percent of poverty) and the net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) can be up to $2,773.
If the Household size is 8 persons, the Gross monthly income can be up to $ 4,010 (130 percent of poverty) and the net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) can be up to $3,085.
Each additional member of the household:
Gross monthly income: +$406