Food Stamp Program (or EBT)
The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Stamp program (newly renamed as SNAP) has been instrumental in helping Americans get back on their feet. People's Grocery shares their vision to help those who need help, and has partnered with the USDA to support and accept payments for Grub Boxes and Wholesale Hookup Program food items using food stamps. The Alameda County Food Bank offers a Food Stamp Information Line 1-800-870-3663 that can help you apply. Here are some links to help you get started: To read more about food stamps... What Are Food Stamps? Food Stamps are electronic benefits that can be used like cash to buy food at any store that has a sign displaying the Cardinal Card or the Quest sign. Food stamps are electronically added monthly to a debit card (EBT card) that can be issued once all qualifications are met. Eligible households will receive an EBT card that may be used like a bank debit card to purchase eligible food items from your account. The application process can be done via the internet. See below for forms and food stamps eligibility requirements and link to the USDA for up to the date specific information about food stamps, USDA food and nutrition programs, free printable coupons and much more.
Who Can Qualify For Food Stamps? You Must Must Have The Following To Qualify: - Must have a social security number.
- Must be a US citizen, US national, American Indian, or born in Canada or Mexico as a qualified alien.
Criteria For Eligibility: - Legal immigrant children under the age of 18
- Blind or disabled legal immigrants who receive disability assistance or benefits
- People that are 65 or older who legally resided in the U.S. on or before August 22, 1931
- Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) with a military connection includes; Hmong or Highland Laotian tribes who helped the U.S. military during the Vietnam era, veterans, active duty, or a spouse or a child of a veteran or active duty service member
- Refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
- Asylees under section 208 of the INA
- Immigrants whose deportation or removal is withheld under section 243(h) or 241(b)(3) of the INA
- Cuban or Haitian entrants under section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980
- American Asian immigrants under section 584 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 1988
Please note that if you live in California and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because special rules may apply you may not be eligible for SNAP. The toll-free number for questions about Food Stamps is: 877-847-FOOD (3663)
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