Food Stamps

[lookingforward]

How successful have any of you been in actually getting food stamps?
I am only paying the basics, well, I do have internet but my kids do need it for school. Anyway, I'm only paying the basics and I don't have much left over.

I could really really use the extra income food stamps would give me.

So, how many of you have actually been approved?

Thanks!

[Flamingo]

You have to meet your state's criteria for food stamps. You need to contact your State's Social Services Division and find out the income limit and any other information you need to see if you qualify and can apply. If you are qualified, you should be able to get food stamps with no problem. Be prepared to prove your low income and provide any other information they may need (i.e., childrens' birth certificates, utility bills, etc., etc.). I am not sure if you will be allowed to include the internet expense as part of your expenses in qualifying but all that should be in any paperwork you receive when you apply.

[LuciluS]

Here is Lousiana Dept. of Services Food Stamp Program's Website:

http://www.dss.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&nid=34&pnid=7&pid=93&catid=0

I tried to copy and paste the requirements; however, the format was incorrect.

Luci

[liz417]

This isn't food stamps, but maybe this organization can help:

http://www.angelfoodministries.com/

Take care~

[needachance]

We tried once upon a time but in Colorado, you have to be in pretty bad shape and cannot have any savings or assets or anything!

But it doesn't hurt to apply. Just take in current pay stubs and see. they were really nice even though they couldn't help us.

[relief13035]

Definately apply if you are in need. These are tough times and that is what the program was designed for - people in need. It can't hurt to try.
I also looked up Liz's recommendation of angelfoodministies in Louisiana and they have many locations in your state. We pay for my MIL to get food from them each month. She is on a very limited income and loves the food she receives each month. She even volunteers on delivery day because she is so grateful.

[downsized]

I was able to get food stamps for my family of 5. They didn't seem to care aobut our one and only asset....a 401K. Maybe it's exempt? Doesn't have much in it, but it is there. I listed it on the form and was still approved. Anyway, it was really quite easy. I ran into the Michigan Dept of Human Services offices and grabbed the form/booklet to fill out. Dropped it off the following day and was able to meet with a caseworker. I was told to bring all of my bills with me as well as proof of income, birth cert's and SS cards for everyone. They get 30 days from the day you turn your app in to approve or deny. My family of 5 was able to get $150/month based on our income and expenses. Doesn't pay for all of our groceries, but it sure helps!

[ela805]

This isn't food stamps, but maybe this organization can help:

http://www.angelfoodministries.com/

Take care~

Angel food ministries is AWESOME! I used to use it all the time. I can't remember why I stopped (lazy I think), but thanks for reminding me! I plan to put my order in for July!!