Many families are eligible for federal benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) yet they don’t know it. If your child is a U.S. citizen, your family may be eligible to apply for food stamps, even if you work. Our social workers can help you determine if you qualify and help you apply for benefits.
Who is eligible to receive food stamps?
- U.S. citizens
- Permanent residents with no less than five years of residence in the U.S.
- Legal immigrants with special status, i.e., refugees
How do I apply?
- Meet with one of our social workers to determine if you or any of your family members is eligible
- What information do I have to provide after I have applied?
- Citizenship verification, i.e., a birth certificate or passport for each applicant, or green card
- Social Security number
- One of the parents must provide identity verification
- Income verification, i.e., bank statements, pay stubs, employment contract, maintenance payments, Social Security or unemployment
- Lease or utility bill (gas or water bill in your name)
- Fill out an application online at www.compass.ga.gov or go to your nearest Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) office. Click here to find out the nearest office . Our social workers can also help you fill out the application at the LAA.
- Turn in all documents requested in order to receive verification
- Complete an interview with DFCS
- Receive a decision letter from DFCS
- If you are approved, you will receive an EBT card with information on how to activate it
What information do I have to provide after I have applied?
- Citizenship verification, i.e., a birth certificate or passport for each applicant, or green card
- Social Security number
- One of the parents must provide identity verification
- Income verification, i.e., bank stubs, employment contract, maintenance payments, Social Security or unemployment
- Lease or utility bill (gas or water bill in your name)
