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Food Stamp Program: Who can get food stamps?
People of all ages and backgrounds can receive food stamps including:
√ working for low wages
or part-time
√ unemployed
√ disabled
√ receiving
cash assistance (TANF)
√ elderly living
on a small income
√ homeless
√ immigrants/non-U.S.
citizens >> special
information
Eligibility depends on your income, the money you have saved, and how many people live in your household. All applicants must meet the income guidelines:
Income Guidelines*
(Effective Oct. 1, 2005 - Sept. 30, 2006) |
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Household Size |
Maximum Monthly Gross Income Limit** |
Maximum Monthly Net Income Limit** |
Maximum Monthly Gross Income Limit Where Elderly Disabled Are A Separate Household** |
1 |
$1,037 |
$798 |
$1,316 |
2 |
$1,390 |
$1,070 |
$1,765 |
3 |
$1,744 |
$1,341 |
$2,213 |
4 |
$2,097 |
$1,613 |
$2,661 |
5 |
$2,450 |
$1,885 |
$3,109 |
6 |
$2,803 |
$2,156 |
$3,558 |
7 |
$3,156 |
$2,428 |
$4,006 |
8 |
$3,509 |
$2,700 |
$4,454 |
For Each Additional Family Member, add: |
+$354 |
+$272 |
+$449 |
% of Federal Poverty Level |
130% |
100% |
165% |
* USDA - FY 2006 Income Eligibility Standards
** Gross income means a household's total, nonexcluded income, before any deductions (including taxes) have been made. Net income means gross income minus allowable deductions.
For the most accurate information on whether you qualify, contact the District of Columbia's Income Maintenance Administration (IMA). Information for individuals in Maryland and Virginia. Also, an online screening tool is provided The U.S. Department of Agriculture.
