Step 1 (optional): Take the prescreening test to see if you are eligible to apply for food stamps by going here.
Step 2: To apply: download, print out and sign an application here.
Step 3: Mail your completed application to your local Department of Social Services (DSS) office. Go here for a complete list of DSS office addresses and other contact information in Connecticut. You can also find contact information on your SNAP application.
For assistance please call: (860) 560-2100, fax: (860) 560-2108, or email sstrickland@endhungerct.org
Applying For Connecticut Food Stamps
To support low income folks having difficulty buying food, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) was made. SNAP is commonly known as food stamps, since before, colored stamps had been disbursed and utilized to obtain food items. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as food stamps) helps out millions of persons. In reality, it helped more than 40 million people in the year 2010.
Anybody inside the United States can apply for food stamps, regardless of their particular background, ethnicity, sex, or religious beliefs. In the year 2008, individuals collecting help from SNAP averaged $101 in food aid every month.
There are a few specifications an individual has to satisfy to be permitted to acquire assistance from the food stamp program. During the application process, and interview, you will need to have particular documents readily available.
Connecticut Rules and Requirements
In Connecticut, there is not limit to the amount of assets that you own unless your gross income is higher that 185% of the federal poverty level. If your income is higher that 185%, you will be limited to $3000 in assets. Assets include cash, money in savings accounts, and stocks and/or bonds. Somethings that do not count as assets in Connecticut include a place of residence, cars or other vehicles or retirement savings accounts. Most of the people who apply to the food stamp program do not have a limit on their asset amounts because they do not have a high gross income.
How Much Can I Get From Food Stamps In Connecticut?
The amount that each person or families receives depends on many factors including the number of people living in the home, the amount of income coming into the home, whether any members of the household are disabled and many other factors. However, the maximum amounts that people can receive are set and cannot be raised by your caseworker. The maximum amounts allotted are as follows.
1 person = $200
2 people = $367
3 people = $526
4 people = $668
These amounts are the maximum amounts that can be distributed each month. Once in a while your case will be reviewed and the amount you are given each month may change depending upon your financial situation at the time of the review. For maximum benefit amounts for families of 5 people or more, please call (800)842-1508.
One particular requirement is that you must meet a specific income limit, that’s dependent on what quantity of money you are getting and how many individuals there are currently residing with you at your household.
How much your expenses are is also taken into account while asking for SNAP benefits. Child care, elderly care, rent, mortgage, and utilities are expenses which are factored in. If you have medical expenditures, these could also be looked at.
An EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card is provided to those which are found eligible and pass the application and interview process. The EBT card may be used similar to a debit card to buy food items at particular grocery stores, convenience stores, or possibly farmer markets.