Online Kansas Food Stamp Application

The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services is in charge of administering food stamps in Kansas. The Kansas Food Stamps program is officially known as the Kansas Food Assistance Program. CLICK HERE to get more information about the Kansas Food Assistance Program.

The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services also operates its own Food Stamp benefits Self Assessment tool which will allow you to find out what other types of public aid benefits you might qualify for. CLICK HERE to utilize the self assessment tool.

If you would simply like to apply for food stamps in Kansas, you can CLICK HERE to be taken directly to the Kansas Food Stamp online application.

Paper Indiana Food Stamp Application Information

Only certain counties will allow for online food stamp applications in the state of Indiana. If the county that you live in is not found on this list, you will need to CLICK HERE for a list of Indiana Food Stamp Applications offices in your county.

Online Indiana Food Stamp Application Info

In Indiana, only certain counties will allow for online food stamp applications. The following counties will allow for Online Indiana food stamp applications:

To apply for assistance in Adams, Allen, Blackford, Carroll, Cass, Clark, Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dearborn, Dekalb, Delaware, Dubois, Floyd, Fountain, Gibson, Grant, Greene, Harrison, Howard, Huntington, Jackson, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Knox, Kosciusko, Lawrence, Madison, Martin, Miami, Monroe, Noble, Ohio, Orange, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Putnam, Randolph, Ripley, Scott, Spencer, Steuben, Sullivan, Switzerland, Tipton, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, Warrick, Washington, Wells, White, and Whitley counties

(All other counties CLICK HERE for more info)

What is Considered a Household (for Food Stamps/SNAP Benefits)?

In terms of Food Stamps, a household is a group of people who live together, buy food, and prepare meals together, and whose members meet the eligibility requirements and are approved for food stamp benefits.

The amount of food stamp benefits you get will depend on the number of eligible people in your household and on how much monthly income is left after certain expenses (deductions) are subtracted.

States that Allow Online Food Stamp Applications

The Food Stamp Program (SNAP) has gone high-tech in many states. The Internet has allowed us to have the ability to do almost anything from home. In many states, the Internet will allow for people to apply for food stamps online.

The online food stamp application system has made it much easier for people to apply for food stamp benefits (SNAP benefits), partially because it has taken some of the embarrassing sting that some people feel when applying for public assistance, and because it has literally made it more convenient for some people with physical disabilities, and lack of adequate transportation to apply for SNAP benefits (food stamp benefits).

Here is a list of the current states which will allow for online food stamp application. More states will follow, and this list will be updated as the information becomes available:

California (1) - Delaware - Nebraska - Florida - New Jersey - West Virginia - Georgia - Massachusetts Virginia - Indiana (2) - Pennsylvania - Washington - Iowa - Rhode Island - Wisconsin - Kansas - Tennessee - Maryland - Texas (3)

(1) Only some counties allow California Food Stamp applications to be completed online. CLICK HERE to find out which counties will allow for an online California Food Stamp Application.

(2) Only some counties allow Indiana Food Stamp applications to be completed online. CLICK HERE to find out which counties will allow for an online Indiana Food Stamp Application.

(3) Only residents of Travis, Hays, & Williamson counties (first time food stamp applicants only) may apply online for Texas Food Stamps.

U.S. Food Stamp Income Eligibility Standards

If you cannot see the food stamp income eligibility standards chart clearly, just click on the graphic to enlarge it.

Food Stamps (SNAP) - Federal or State?

The Food Stamp Program is administered through each state, however 100% of benefits and 50% of administrative costs are federally funded. Federal regulations which govern implementation of the program are developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services. So, in a word, Food Stamps (SNAP) are both Federally and State funded.

Go Vegetarian With Your Food Stamps

Did you know that you can enjoy healthy eating with your Food Stamps? Vegetarians generally have a healthier diet than those who eat meat.

If you would like to do something good for your body, why not try being a vegetarian? In addition to living a healthier lifestyle, vegetarians often spend less money on food; what better way to stretch your food stamp benefits than to cut down on expensive meats?

To start out, you might be interested in knowing which common foods can nutritionally replace meat.

1/4 cup of cooked dry beans
1 ounce of meat, poultry, or fish
1 egg
1 tablespoon of peanut butter
1/2 ounce of nuts of seeds

All of the foods listed will count as meat ounce equivalents, and they are all eligible to be purchased with food stamps. For more information on vegetarian living, click here.

How to Apply for Alaska Food Stamps

Alaska Food Stamp Benefit Allotment Guide
*Click on the picture to see the chart better.

The State of Alaska Department of Health & Social Services Division of Public Assistance is responsible for the Alaska food stamp (SNAP) program. The State of Alaska offers its residents an Alaska Food Stamp Eligibility tool, you can access the tool by clicking here. Currently, Alaska does not offer the ability to apply for food stamps online, but you can download the application by clicking here.


The Alaska Food Stamp Household Income Limits are as Follows:














If you need help finding your local Alaska Food Stamp office, you can call this number: 1-800-221-5689.

Apply Online for Indiana Food Stamps in Some Counties

Indiana Food Stamps (SNAP) are provided by the Family and Social Services Administration (FSA). Only certain counties can apply online for food stamps in Indiana.

If you are interested in applying for Indiana Food Stamps, click here to find out which counties will allow you to apply online. Also, you can utilize that page to find out how to apply in person for food stamps in Indiana.

Eligible households who apply to receive stamps and have a monthly gross income of less than $150 AND less than $100 in cash/checking/savings in the month of application, or have monthly housing costs that exceed their gross monthly income and cash/checking/savings for the month of application will receive benefits within seven days from the date of application.

How to Apply for Georgia Food Stamps

The State of Georgia now participates in the COMPASS System to allow its residents to apply for Food Stamps online. The process is quick and easy. If you are interested in applying for Georgia Food Stamps, you can click here to be taken directly to the Georgia Food Stamp (SNAP) Application System.

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California Food Stamps Online Application - C4Yourself

Online California Food Stamps are processed by C4Yourself. C4Yourself ® is a secured site, and all of your information will be private and safe. CLICK HERE to access the C4Yourself Food Stamp Application System.

*Currently, only Merced County, Stanislaus County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County residents are eligible to apply online for food stamps in California.

For all other California counties, you can CLICK HERE to access a paper food stamp application. Fill out the application, print it, then take it to your local county welfare office. Following, is a list of California Welfare offices who will take your paper food stamp application:

Alameda County Social Services Agency 1-888-999-4772	Alpine County Health & Human Services (530) 694-2235
Amador County Department of Social Services (209) 223-6550	Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services North County: (530) 879-3479 South County: (530) 538-7711
Calaveras County Calaveras Works & Human Services Agency (209) 754-6448	Colusa County Department of Health & Human Services (530) 458-0250
Contra Costa County Social Services Department District Offices: 1305 Macdonald Ave Richmond, CA. 94801 (510) 412-3280 1275-A Hall Ave Richmond, CA 94801 (510) 231-8114 151 Linus Pauling Drive Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 262-7709 4545 Delta Fair Blvd Antioch, CA (925) 706-4990 30 Muir Rd. Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 602-9379	Del Norte County Department of Health & Social Services (707) 464-3191
El Dorado County Department of Human Services (530) 642-7300	Fresno County Employment & Temporary Assistance (559) 453-4363
Glenn County Human Resource Agency (530) 934-6514	Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services 1-800-891-8551 (707) 269-3590
Imperial County Department of Social Services (760) 337-6800	Inyo County Department of Health & Human Services (760) 872-1394
Kern County Department of Human Services 1-888-506-2200	Kings County Human Services Agency (559) 582-3241
Lake County Department of Social Services (707) 995-4200	Lassen County Department of Health & Human Services (530) 251-8152
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services 1-877-597-4777	Madera County Department of Social Services (559) 675-2300
Marin County Department of Health & Human Services (415) 473-3400	Mariposa County Department of Human Services (209) 966-3609
Mendocino County Department of Social Services (707) 463-7700	Merced County Human Services Agency (209) 385-3000
Modoc County Department of Social Services (530) 233-6501	Mono County Department of Social Services (760) 924-1770
Monterey County Department of Social Services (831) 755-4400	Napa County Health & Human Services (707) 253-4511
Nevada County Adult & Family Services (530) 265-1340	Orange County Social Services Agency (714)578-2400 (714)435-7460
Placer County Health & Human Services (916) 784-6000 (530) 889-7610	Plumas County Department of Social Services (530) 283-6350
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (951) 358-3000	Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (916) 874-2072
San Benito County Health & Human Services (831) 636-4180	San Bernardino County Human Services System Transitional Assistance Department (909) 386-9502 (909) 383-9826
San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency 1-866-262-9881	San Francisco County Department of Human Services (415) 558-1001 (877) 366-3076
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency (209) 468-1000	San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services (805) 781-1600
San Mateo County Human Services Agency (650) 802-7562	Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services Lompoc (805) 737-7080 Santa Maria (805) 346-7135 Santa Barbara (805) 681-4401
Santa Clara County Social Services Agency 408-271-5500	Santa Cruz County Human Services Department Watsonville (831) 763-8500 Santa Cruz (831) 454-4166
Shasta County Department of Social Services (530) 225-5767 (530) 225-5777 recorded message	Sierra County Human Services Department (530) 993-6722
Siskiyou County Welfare Department 1-800-662-7031	Solano County Health & Social Services Department 1-800-400-6001
Sonoma County Human Services Department (707) 565-2715 1-800-331-2278	Stanislaus County Community Services Agency (209) 558-2777
Sutter County Department of Human Services Welfare & Social Services Division (530) 822-7230	Tehama County Department of Social Services (530) 527-1911
Trinity County Department of Health & Human Services (530) 623-1265 1-800-851-5658	Tulare County Department of Public Social Services 1-800-870-3663
Tuolumne County Department of Social Services (209) 533-5711	Ventura County Human Services Agency 805-477-5100 866-904-9362
Yolo County Department of Employment & Social Services (530) 661-2750	Yuba County Health & Human Services Department (530) 749-6311

Use Your Food Stamps At Walmart Superstores

Most Walmart Superstores, and the new Walmart Neighborhood Stores (groceries only) accept USDA food stamps (SNAP) for eligible purchases.

Find your local Walmart by clicking here.

Check Your Alaska Food Stamps Online

If You live in the state of Alaska, you can check your Food Stamp account online. Utilize the following address:

ALASKA

www.akquest.alaska.gov

Check Your Alabama Food Stamps Online

If you receive food stamps in Alabama, you can check your food stamp account online:

ALABAMA	www.ebtedge.com

Check Your Food Stamp Balance Online

Currently, the following states will allow you to check your food stamp balance online:

States	Internet Address
ALABAMA	www.ebtedge.com
ALASKA	www.akquest.alaska.gov
ARIZONA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
COLORADO	www.coloquestcard.com
CONNECTICUT	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
DELAWARE	www.ebtedge.com
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
FLORIDA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
GEORGIA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
GUAM	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
HAWAII	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
IDAHO	www.idahoquestcard.com
ILLINOIS	www.link.illinois.gov
INDIANA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
KANSAS	www.ebtedge.com
KENTUCKY	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
LOUISIANA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
MAINE	www.pinetreecard.com
MARYLAND	www.ebt.acs-inc.com
MICHIGAN	www.ebt.acs-inc.com
MINNESOTA	www.ebtedge.com
MISSOURI	www.ebtedge.com
NEBRASKA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
NEVADA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE	www.ebtedge.com
NEW MEXICO	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
NEW YORK	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
NORTH CAROLINA	www.ebtedge.com
NORTH DAKOTA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
OHIO	www.ebt.acs-inc.com
OKLAHOMA	www.ebt.acs-inc.com
PENNSYLVANIA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
PUERTO RICO	www.ebtpr.com
RHODE ISLAND	www.ebtedge.com
SOUTH CAROLINA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
SOUTH DAKOTA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
VERMONT	www.ebtedge.com
WASHINGTON	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
WEST VIRGINIA	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com
WYOMING	www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com

Food Stamps for Home Delivered Groceries

Some stores have delivery capabilities. If those stores accept food stamps, you should be able to receive your food via delivery.

For example, food stamp clients in states where Schwan's food service operates can receive their food via delivery service.

The downside to this convenience is the fact that delivered food is typically more expensive than the foods you can get from the grocery store.

But, for food stamp clients who may be disabled and have a hard time getting to the grocery store, the convenience can far outweigh the higher price.

Paper Food Stamps Have Officially Expired

June 17, 2008 was the last date to use paper coupons (food stamps). After that date, you will have to use an EBT card to buy eligible food.

How to apply for Food Stamps in Florida

Times are hard, and almost everyone is struggling. There is help available if you live in the Sunshine State, and you cannot afford to feed your family. Fortunately, you can apply for Florida food stamps stamps entirely online. Follow these simple steps to apply for Florida food stamps.

Step One

The first thing you will need to do to is to glance over the rules of Florida food stamps to find out if you meet minimum eligibility guidelines. Even if you are unsure about your qualifications you should apply anyway. If you wish, you can use the online food stamp eligibility tool to see if you may qualify.

Step Two

Next, you will need to know that there is no longer a walk in office to apply for Florida food stamps. The Department of Children and Families have decided that it would be more time efficient to have all Florida food stamps applicants apply online.

Step Three

Once you complete the application you will be sent an email confirmation from the Department of Children and Families. Keep this confirmation until your application has been approved or denied – this is your proof that you have applied for Florida food stamps.

Step Four

If the Department of Children and Families deems you eligible for Florida food stamps, you may be able to get expedited food stamps within a couple of days. Otherwise, you will be notified of your status in less than thirty days.

Step Five

If you are eligible for Florida food stamps, you will get a letter in the mail. Your food stamps will be dispersed to you on a debit card which will be sent to you in a timely manner. That "debit" card is called an EBT card (electronic benefits transfer), and your Florida food stamps will be loaded onto the ebt card once a month. If you are denied, you will receive a letter that explains why you were not eligible, or you will get a request for more information.

Step Six

Feeding your family nutritious meals is much more important than pride. Keep your head held up high, and know that everyone needs help sometime.

Some Recipients Will Lose Food Stamps in Alabama (Mobile)

Here is a video report that outlines the fact that some people who are on unemployment are losing food stamps due to President Obama's Economic Stimulus Plan.

The Economic Stimulus Plan allows more money for unemployment, and this may cut some people out of the food stamp program; basically, it is a trade-off - Food Stamps for Cash. Watch the news report here:

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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 12 percent of Americans -- 35 million people -- lacked the ability to put food on the table at least part of the year. They refused to refer to these people as being "hungry," but the situation is shameful to say the least.

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