

This could range from 4 to 24-months, depending on your circumstances. If you are eligible, you will be certified for SNAP for a certain number of months.

Note: The allotments described here are for households in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Table 4: SNAP Maximum Monthly Allotment Based on Household Size People in Household The total amount of SNAP benefits your household gets each month is called an allotment.īecause SNAP households are expected to spend about 30% of their own resources on food, your allotment is calculated by multiplying your household's net monthly income by 0.3, and subtracting the result from the maximum monthly allotment for your household size. If I get SNAP, how much will I get each month? In most situations, the county will notify you by mail of a decision within 30 days. For some emergency situations, benefits can be issued within 5 days. How long does it take after I apply to know if I qualify? Commodity Supplemental Food Program (SFP).An application for this program can be obtained through your child's school.
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The free or reduced price school lunch program is available for families meeting certain income qualifications.WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a nutrition education program that provides free supplemental foods which promote food health.Learn more about filing a Complaint of DiscriminationĪre there other food and nutrition programs I might qualify for? You have the right to file a complaint if you believe you were treated in a discriminatory way by our agency. Department of Agriculture policy, Washington County is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. If you were denied SNAP benefits or if your benefits closed you have the Right to Appeal (PDF). Questions or Problems with accessing your benefits? It is always good practice to call and find out the balance of your benefits before going to the store. The card can only be used for food purchases.

You can access your benefits at any store that accepts EBT cards. Once your benefits have been approved you will be issued an electronic benefit card (EBT).

The interview can be scheduled to be done over the phone if you mail in or drop off your application or it can also be done in person at any of our four offices Monday through Friday from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. The SNAP program does require an interview.
