1. The Legal Aid Attorney’s Guide To Food Stamps
By [name]
[Legal Aid organization]

2. What are Food Stamps? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Financial assistance for food

3. Which Agency Administers Food Stamps?
[Your state’s human/social
services agency]
Go to this website to find your state’s social services agency.

4. Who is Eligible for Food Stamps?
Households that meet the income and asset limits
Work requirement
Special rules for seniors & applicants with disabilities

5. How Does One Apply? [Human/social services agency] website
Paper application
In person at [human/social services agency] office

6. What Documents Are Required to Apply?
Proof of identity
Proof of US citizenship or qualified immigrant status
Social security number
Proof of income
Proof of expenses

7. How Long Does It Take to Process the Application?
Standard of Promptness
Interview
Expedited process for urgent need

8. Are There Any Special Considerations?
Applicants with disabilities and senior applicants
Medical expenses greater than $35
All applicants
Childcare and utility expenses

9. How Does a Client Receive Food Stamps?
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card is mailed to the client
If approved but EBT card has not been received, call [your state’s EBT customer service line]

10. What Kind of Impact Can SNAP Benefits Have on a Client’s Life?

11. What Kind of Impact Can SNAP Benefits Have on a Client’s Life?
Before SNAP: $830/month
After SNAP: $1,351/month
Over 60% increase in household income

12. Produced by [Legal Aid organization] Funded by [grant or funding source, if applicable] Developed by: [staff members]