How Do You Get A Food Stamps Application?
If the state of the economy or personal setbacks have hit you hard and you’re having trouble putting food on the table, you may benefit from the federal food stamp program, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on the national level. If you believe you qualify for food stamps, complete an application to begin the process to receive a card accepted for payment at many grocery stores. Use these tips to get a state food stamps application and determine if you may be eligible. Consider using a pre-screening tool before you get a food stamps application to determine if you’ll likely qualify for the program. The Food and Nutrition Service office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers an eligibility tool on their website (www.snap-step1.usda.gov/fns) as a preliminary look at the program. While it doesn’t guarantee benefits or mean that you won’t be able to receive them, it is a good indication of where you stand. Several state agencies also offer self-sc
