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Food Stamp Program
The Food Stamp Program (FSP) helps families with limited incomes and resources buy nutritious foods. Many people think that the FSP is only for people who are not working or people who are receiving welfare. Some people think you can’t get FSP if you have a car. But these are myths.
FSP is for any household that meets the eligibility requirements. FSP helps not only your family members (spouses and children) but all household members that share food together like grandparents and other relatives.
Who is eligible?
- Many working families are eligible
- FSP looks at gross family income (before taxes) and net family income (after deductions). FSP deducts the amount you pay for things like housing costs, child support payments and child care costs.
- FSP also looks at your resources (bank accounts, property, etc.). Resources do not include things like the car you drive, the house you live in or personal belongings.
- Unlike other programs, all household members that share food can be counted, like a relative who lives with your family.
- All household members wanting to be included must have a Social Security Card.
- Households with children receiving free meals through the National School Lunch Program are likely eligible for FSP.
What will I get?
FSP no longer uses monthly coupons. The amount of your Food Stamp award is placed on an EBT card similar to an ATM debit card for each month you are eligible. In California the EBT is called Golden State Advantage.
The amount of your Food Stamp award depends on your family size and income. In 2007, for example, the maximum monthly award for a family of 4 is $518.
You can use your EBT card at grocery stores that accept FSP to buy food you choose for your family. You can also buy seeds to grow vegetables.
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