Can someone please tell me how to qualify for food stamps I already have Medicaid I’m some what homeless my health at the moment want let me work to much have a law firm working to try and get my disability waiting to hear now I make maybe 400 to 600 dollars a month depending if my guy needs the help are not I need help fast can you please help me

A) To qualify for food stamps, you must meet certain income and asset requirements. The income requirements vary depending on your state, but in general, your income must be below a certain percentage of the federal poverty level. The asset requirements also vary depending on your state, but in general, you cannot have more than a certain amount of money in the bank or other assets.

To apply for food stamps, you can contact your local Department of Human Services office. They will help you to determine if you are eligible and to complete the application process.

Here are some additional tips for applying for food stamps:

• Gather your documentation. You will need to provide the following documentation when you apply:
  • Proof of income, such as pay stubs or bank statements
  • Proof of assets, such as bank statements or investment account statements
  • Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill
  • Proof of citizenship or legal residency status
• Be prepared to answer questions about your income, assets, expenses, and household members.
• Follow up with your local Department of Human Services office if you do not hear back from them within a few weeks.

If you are approved for food stamps, you will receive a benefits card that you can use to purchase food at most grocery stores. You will also receive a letter that explains your benefits and how to use your card.

Here are some additional resources that may be helpful:

• Food Stamps Helpline: 1-800-221-5689
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) website: https://access.nyc.gov/programs/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/
• National Hunger Hotline: 1-800-645-8333