How to Get Food Stamps in Arizona (AZ SNAP)

If you live in the state of Arizona, and you need to apply for food stamps, you can follow these directions in order to get the ball rolling:

1) Click the following link to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZ DES) Nutrition Assistance Site in order to access the online food stamp application.


2) Click on the Screen for Benefits link to see if you may be eligible to receive assistance.


3) Click the Apply for Benefits link in order to begin the actual application process.

That's it! It's really simple. If you have little or no income, you may be approved for AZ food stamps in as little as 7 days. All applicants will receive an approval or denial within 30 Days. Good Luck.Arizona

Proposed Food Stamp Ban on Soda & Candy

How about a food stamp ban on soda and candy?

Apparently, there is a recent push to ban soda and candy to SNAP recipients. The government lacks the authority to enforce such a ban, but the push toward healthy options marches on. '

On one hand, the U.S. government should have the authority to dictate what kind of foods it helps to purchase. On the other hand, we risk the slippery slope issue when we start allowing big government to dictate such a personal choice...

What are your thoughts? Think about it.

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Big Soda Not Happy About Bloomberg's Food Stamp Soda Ban