The Food Stamp Program
How to Apply for Food Stamps
Download a food stamp application from the D.C. government Web site. This link will take you to the form titled "Combined Application for DC Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, Cash Assistance."
Find out online if you are eligible for food stamps. This link will take you to USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool.
Food Stamp Resources
Get the Facts: A Resource Guide for the Federal Nutrition Programs (pdf) is for social service providers, afterschool programs, schools, shelters, health clinics, faith-based organization, child development centers, food banks, and others.
- The Food Stamp section includes: how the program works, who is eligible for benefits, advocacy tips, reimbursement and funding information
How to Get Food in the District of Columbia (pdf) is for anyone who would like to sign up for, or find out more information on, federal food programs.
- The Food Stamp section includes information on who can receive food stamps, how to apply for them, where you can apply, what documents you need to complete the application, how long will it take to begin receive them after you apply, what can you buy with them, and what your rights and responsibilities are.
Food Stamp Information and Free Tax Help Available
Download this flyer (pdf) for information on how to get free tax help and food stamp information at the same time.
College Students Can Get Food Stamps
Download this flyer (pdf) containing information on special rules for college student food stamp eligibility.
Visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Web site section on the Food Stamp Program.
Visit the Food Research and Action Center's Web site for Food Stamp advocacy information.
