There is a local food pantry called You Are Special @ www.youarespecial.org
3512 East Chapman in Orange, Califonia 92869. 714-863-6058

Out of work for about 3 yrs. Freddie Mac took our home last year and now we are homeless. I owe some people money that I am way behind on the payments. I have never been so broke in my life. If you can spare any amout of money it would be appreciated.

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The ACCESS Florida Program is responsible for public assistance eligibility determination and ongoing case management of Food Assistance, Temporary Cash Assistance and Medicaid.

The Food Assistance Program helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health. The Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) Program provides short-term cash benefits to families with children under the age of 18, or under age 19 if full time secondary school students, as well as pregnant women during in their last trimester.  Medicaid provides medical coverage to low income individuals and families through a variety of eligibility categories.  Income and asset limits vary based on the eligibility category.

ACCESS Florida is the service delivery model for economic self-sufficiency services.  It is based on streamlined workflows, policy simplification and technology innovations.  ACCESS Florida provides enhanced access to services through a combination of Department staff and community providers.

Recognized as a national model, this service delivery system offers eligible clients a self-directed path to economic services seven days a week, 24-hours a day through a web application and an integrated voice response system.  This system makes it easier and faster for clients and potential clients to apply and access information about their accounts. DCF was recognized in 2009 for for excellence in service to those facing economic crisis. The USDA awarded the state of Florida a $7,179,612 bonus for achieving the best payment accuracy rate in the country for food assistance program benefits.

The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Delaware, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
See the Delaware WIC website for detailed application information:
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dph/chca/dphwicparapp03.html

Program Contact Information
For more information on Delaware WIC, please visit the Delaware Division of Public Health at:

http://www.state.de.us/dhss/dph/chca/dphwichominf01.html

Please see the following website for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

If you have questions about the program you can also call the Delaware Division of Public Health toll-free at:

1-888-459-2943
For a list of frequently asked questions about Delaware WIC please visit:

http://www.state.de.us/dhss/dph/chca/dphwicparfaq01.html

The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Louisiana, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/page.asp?id=320&detail=7658

Program Contact Information
For more information on Louisiana WIC, please visit the Louisiana Office of Public Health (OPH):

http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=320

Please see the following website for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

If you have questions about the WIC program, call the Louisiana Department of Health & Hospital at:

225-342-9500

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Can I Get Food Assistance?

To see if you qualify for food assistance, a pre-screening tool is available on line.
Click www.foodstamps-step1.usda.gov

This pre-Screening tool is not an application for Food Assistance.
An application for Food Assistance must be provided to your local Food Assistance Office. Applications are accepted in person, by mail, or by fax.

To find the address and general phone number for your Department of Human Services http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/servicebycounty.htm
Most low income households can get food assistance.

Below are some of the basic rules and a list of verification
that you might need to bring to your interview.

Identity:  The identity of the person applying must be verified.  Identity may be verified through a variety of documents, including but not limited to, Department of Motor Vehicles ID or drivers license, work or school ID, voter registration card or birth certificate.

Citizenship Status: U. S. citizens and many non-citizens are eligible for the program. For a complete list of the special requirements for non-citizens, go to the USDA's website on immigrant policy. Even if some members of the household are not eligible, those who are may be able to get food assistance benefits.

Social Security Numbers: Everyone in the household that is applying for benefits must have or provide proof of application for a Social Security number.

Resources: Bank accounts, cash, real estate, personal property, vehicles, etc. are considered in determining whether a household is eligible to get food assistance benefits. Some resources are counted toward the allowable limit and some are not. The food assistance worker will explain which are counted. All households may have up to $2,000 worth of countable resources and still be eligible. Households may have up to $3,000 and still be eligible if at least one member is age 60 or older, or disabled.

Income: Under Food Assistance Program rules, almost all types of income are counted to determine if a household is eligible. Most households must have income at or below certain dollar limits before and after deductions are allowed. However, households in which all members are getting public assistance or SSI do not have to meet the income eligibility tests.

 
Household Size     Maximum Gross Monthly Income     Household Size     Maximum Net Monthly Income
1     $1174     1     $903
2     $1579     2     $1215
3     $1984     3     $1526
4     $2389     4     $1838
5     $2794     5     $2150
6     $3200     6     $2461
7     $3605     7     $2773
8     $4010     8     $3085
Each Addl.     +$406     Each Addl.     +$312

 

You must provide proof of the income of all household members. Examples of proof include latest pay stubs or a statement from your employer, or benefit letters from Social Security, Veterans Administration, unemployment compensation, or pensions.

Deductions: After adding all of your household’s countable income, the food assistance worker will subtract certain deductions. The income after deductions must fall below a certain dollar amount for your household to get food assistance benefits. This dollar amount will depend on the number of people in your household.

Work Rules: All individuals who apply for food assistance in Colorado and who do not meet federal exemption criteria must register for work, accept an offer of suitable work and take part in the Employment First Program. The activities in the Employment First program include: workfare, adult basic education, GED preparation, literacy, college, vocational training, vocational rehabilitation, job search classes, and part-time work.
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Examples of verification that you might need to bring to your interview.

These are examples only and the items may vary depending on your household.
Proof of:    
Documents
Identity    

    Driver’s License , ID Card, Birth Certificate or any
    document that verifies your identity

Residence    

    Rental Agreement, Mortgage Statement, Driver’s License, Rent Receipt, Utility Bills

Social Security Number    

    Needed for all household members applying for food assistance or proof of application for a social security number.

Immigration Status
   
Legal Permanent Resident Card, I-94
Monthly Income    


    For all applying for food assistance

    Paycheck Stubs(for the last 30 days), Benefit Award Letters from Social Security or Veteran's Assistance, Unemployment Insurance Check Stubs, Pension Information

Out-of-Pocket Child Care Expense
   
Cancelled Checks, Bills, Receipts
Court Ordered Child Support Payments     Court Order, Stub with Garnished Wages
Monthly Shelter Costs    

    Lease or Mortgage Payment Book, Homeowner’s Insurance Bills, Proof of Property Taxes, Utility Bills

Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses If You are:

Elderly or Disabled

Click here for a printable Checklist

Monthly Benefit Amount

    Many factors are considered in determining your monthly allotment. If you meet all the eligibility rules, the Food Assistance worker will determine your monthly food assistance benefit allotment. This is based on the size of your household and your monthly net income after deductions. The chart below lists the MAXIMUM ALLOTMENT for each household size.

    

    Effective October 2009 - September 2010
    Size of Household
       
    Maximum Monthly Allotment
    1
       
    $200
    2
       
    $367
    3
       
    $526
    4
       
    $668
    5
       
    $793
    6
       
    $952
    7
       
    $1052
    8
       
    $1202
    Each Additional Person
       
    +150

    

Click here for information on How to Apply for Food Assistance

 

 

The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five who are determined to be at nutritional risk. WIC impacts the health of mothers and children in the medically needy population. Optimal nutritional status during pregnancy and early childhood provides the best chance for the future of South Carolinians. The program is administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Division of WIC.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of South Carolina, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to five years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://www.dhec.sc.gov/health/mch/wic/map.htm

Program Contact Information
For more information on WIC of South Carolina, please visit the South Carolina WIC website at:

http://www.dhec.sc.gov/health/mch/wic/

Please see the following website for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

If you have questions about the program call the Care Line toll-free at:

1-800-868-0404

The mission of the Washington WIC program is to improve the lifelong health and nutrition of women, infants, and young children in Washington State. WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. The WIC program of Washington state is administered by the Washington State Department of Health.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Washington, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://www.withinreachwa.org/wicsearch

Program Contact Information
For more information on WIC in Washington, visit their website at:

http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/WIC/default.htm

Please see the following website for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

There are over 240 WIC clinics in Washington. To locate a clinic near you, call toll-free:

800-322-2588

Welcome to Vermont WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Our goal is to improve health by informing families about good health practices and by providing nutritious foods to eligible Vermonters. Every year, thousands of women, infants and children receive health screenings, nutrition assessments and health education from the Vermont WIC program. The WIC program in Vermont is administered by the Vermont Department of Health.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Vermont, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://healthvermont.gov/local/district/district_office.aspx#find

Program Contact Information
For more information on the WIC program of Vermont, visit their website at:

http://healthvermont.gov/family/wic/wic_vt.aspx

Please see the following website for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

You can also call the Vermont Department of Health toll-free from within Vermont at:

800-464-4343
or locally at:

802-863-7333

The Emergency Food Assistance Program statewide through twenty (20) Regional Food Banks. Find a food pantry near you, call 1-800-777-7427.

Looking for non-gov. donations for established food bank at Salley Baptist Church. Any information in finding sources is requested. 803 258 1001.

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The ACCESS Florida Program is responsible for public assistance eligibility determination and ongoing case management of Food Assistance, Temporary Cash Assistance and Medicaid.

The Food Assistance Program helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health. The Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) Program provides short-term cash benefits to families with children under the age of 18, or under age 19 if full time secondary school students, as well as pregnant women during in their last trimester.  Medicaid provides medical coverage to low income individuals and families through a variety of eligibility categories.  Income and asset limits vary based on the eligibility category.

ACCESS Florida is the service delivery model for economic self-sufficiency services.  It is based on streamlined workflows, policy simplification and technology innovations.  ACCESS Florida provides enhanced access to services through a combination of Department staff and community providers.

Recognized as a national model, this service delivery system offers eligible clients a self-directed path to economic services seven days a week, 24-hours a day through a web application and an integrated voice response system.  This system makes it easier and faster for clients and potential clients to apply and access information about their accounts. DCF was recognized in 2009 for for excellence in service to those facing economic crisis. The USDA awarded the state of Florida a $7,179,612 bonus for achieving the best payment accuracy rate in the country for food assistance program benefits.

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) helps low-income South Dakotans buy the food they need to stay healthy while they work to regain financial independence. SNAP benefits are provided to supplement the Shoppingrecipient’s food budget. The amount of benefits a household receives is based on its size, income and allowable expenses.

SNAP recipients are given a plastic South Dakota EBT Card. The store cashier runs the debit card through a point-of-sale device to subtract the recipient's purchase amount from their allotted benefits. Using the card is much faster and easier than paper coupons and eliminates loss or theft of SNAP benefits.

The Supplemental Nutrition Asisstance Program operates under the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Ballard Community Clothes Pantry (515) 597-3553 or (515) 597-2971 x 207, Contact person: JeriAnn.  908 North Highway 69, Huxley.  Wednesday 4-6pm, Saturday 10am-12 noon, Sunday 1-3pm; Also by appointment.  Enter through the garage around the back side of Ballard Creek Retirement Community.

 

Bethesda Lutheran Church (515) 232-6256, 1517 Northwestern Avenue.  Monday 9:30-11am and Tuesday 6:30-8pm; During the school year, also open Wednesday 9:30-11am.  Enter through the church basement.  Bring a photo ID.

 

Bethany Life Communities (515) 733-5304, Clothing available with a referral from MICA.  Open Saturday and Monday afternoons.

 

Birthright of Ames (515) 292-8414 or 1-800-848-5683, 108 Hayward Avenue. Maternity and baby clothes.

 

Furniture Bank (515) 382-7290, 126 South Kellogg, Suite 201. 8:30am-4pm  Must provide own transportation for furniture (appliances are not available).  Income guidelines apply.  Students are not eligible. 

 

Maxwell United Methodist Church (515) 387-8594, 501-2^nd Street, Maxwell.  Toys and household items also.  3^rd Tues, 6-7pm.  Come in west doors 

 

Nevada Resource Center On the corner of 8^th and K Ave.  Wednesday 10am-11am and Saturday 10am-11:30am.  Clothing for infants through teens.

 

The Help Center (515) 232-3074, 110 Duff Avenue.  Thursday 10am-2pm.  Clothing and Books.

 

St. Mary’s Catholic Church (641) 377-2422, 422-4^th Street, Colo.  Available 3 times a year (March, July, and October) or by appointment in case of emergency.  Clothes and household items.  Also has referrals for furniture. 

 

Suited for Work Clothing Closet (515) 232-6064, 130 South Sheldon, Suite 305.  Monday 11am-1pm, Thursday 5-7pm, and the 3^rd Saturday of each month from 11am-1pm.  Available to FIP recipients and low-income men and women in Story County who have found employment or who are actively seeking employment; Need referral from ACCESS, Beyond Welfare, DHS, ERP, Iowa Workforce Development Center, MICA, YSS, or WIC.

 

Salvation Army (515) 233-1047, 207 South Duff Avenue.  Clothing, furniture, household items, etc.  Items are to purchase.

 

Goodwill (515) 3718 Lincoln Way.  Clothing, furniture, household items, etc.  Items are to purchase.

You can now order from Angel Food Ministries online.  Click Here

By buying food from first rate suppliers at substantial volume discounts, Angel Food Ministries is able to provide families with approximately $65 worth of quality nutritious food for $30. Angel Food Ministries does not use out-of-date food or inferior products.

ABOUT THE FOOD
Each month's menu is different and consists of fresh, frozen and packaged food. Angel Food is purchased from the nation’s top food suppliers. Providing quality, nutritious food at significant discounts on a regular basis is one practical way to give people a “hand up” during difficult times. The cost for a box of Angel Food is $30. There is no purchase limit for boxes of Angel Food. There are no applications or qualifications necessary to purchase. VIEW OUR MENU

ABOUT THE VALUE
Comparison shopping nationwide in various grocery stores has revealed that the average retail value for the same food items would be approximately $65. Generally, one box of Angel Food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month.

ABOUT SPECIALITY BOXES
Each month, Angel Food Ministries also offers “specialty boxes” of steak, chicken, pork or other foods. This bonus program affords participants additional food choices at a great value. There is no purchase limit for specialty boxes or bonus foods. There are no applications or qualifications necessary to purchase. VIEW OUR MENU

FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
To better help families in need, Angel Food Ministries participates in the Food Stamp Program. This program is designed to help low-income families buy the food they need for good nutrition. Each month, by processing the most offline Food Stamp vouchers in the country, Angel Food is helping feed approximately 100,000 people in the United States.  MORE INFORMATION ON FOOD STAMPS

PURCHASING ANGEL FOOD
There are no restrictions, conditions or forms to fill out to purchase Angel Food. The food relief program is open to one and all. Anyone may purchase an unlimited number of boxes of Angel Food by placing an order with a local Angel Food host site. FIND A LOCAL HOST SITE NOW.

Who qualifies?

Everyone, there are no applications or qualifications to order Angel Food.

Where does the food come from?

Our food is “restaurant grade” meats, frozen vegetables, fruits, dairy products, etc. which we acquire through our involvement with only the best producers/vendors of high quality, “name brand” foods. Never “seconds” or “day old” type products are involved.

Can we receive more than one unit or special?

Yes, you can order as many regular units and specials as you would like.

Where do I order and pick up my food?

We have host sites all over the United States. Click here to locate a local participant.

How does my church become a host site?

You may call in to our offices at 1-888-819-3745 or click here to request more information. Fill out the form and submit it. We will then send you a package in the mail with information you will need to apply.

What if there is not a host site in my area?

Angel Food Ministries is growing rapidly. We hope to soon be able to serve the entire U.S.A. Please contact our offices and speak with our Marketing Department for further details.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food.  If you want to find out if you can get FoodShare benefits, you need to apply with the local county or tribal agency.  You can also apply online at  access.wi.gov.  Click on the "Apply For Benefits"  tool.  This tool will let you submit an application to the local county or tribal office.  You may also apply with your local agency in person or by telephone. 

To apply with the local county or tribal agency, you will need to call and set up a time for an interview.  To find the agency in your area go to "Where To Apply" or  call 1-800-362-3002.

If you want to see if you may be able to get FoodShare Benefits before you apply, you can use the "Am I Eligible" tool, also at access.wi.gov. 

For more information about FoodShare Wisconsin, the ForwardHealth Enrollment and Benefits Handbook - (PDF 667KB) is available in Adobe Reader's PDF format. To view PDF files, you must have Adobe Reader installed. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed, or want to know more about viewing PDF files, select the following link: Viewing PDF Files.  

To find the current FoodShare Wisconsin income limits, visit Monthly Income Limits.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability.  

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)?

• The CACFP is federally funded by the Food and Nutrition Services of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Department of Public Health and Human Services is the State agency which administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program in Montana.
• The program plays a vital role in assuring the nutritional quality of meals and snacks served to eligible children and adults, and making care more affordable for many low-income families.
• The CACFP provides cash reimbursement for serving meals to enrolled participants that meet Federal nutritional guidelines, outlined in the CACFP meal pattern.  Participating institutions may be approved to claim up to two reimbursable meals (breakfast, lunch, and supper) and one snack, or two snacks and one meal, to each eligible participant, each day.
• The State agency:
  • provides consultative, technical and managerial personnel to administer the program in the state
  • provides sufficient training and technical assistance to institutions
  • monitors program performance
  • facilitates the expansion of the program
  • ensures effective operation of the program by participating institutions
• The program currently serves participants in Montana statewide in all counties and all Indian Reservations. Each day in the United States, 3.2 million children receive nutritious meals and snacks through CACFP.

The guiding federal legislation for the CACFP is the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7—Agriculture, Chapter II—Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, Part 226—Child and Adult Care Food Program, September 1, 2004. The guiding rules for the Montana CACFP is the Administrative Rules of Montana, Chapter 75, Subchapter 1, Parts 101—603.

The CACFP encourages participating institutions to:

• Offer a wide variety of nutritious foods.
• Use fresh foods and locally grown foods when possible.
• Develop menus and recipes that include cultural considerations.
• Serve meals that follow the US Dietary Guidelines.
• Serve meals family style.
• Support breastfeeding or use of breast milk for infant feeding, or serve iron-fortified infant formula. Milk is served with meals for children age one and above.

Who is Eligible for CACFP meals?

• Children age 12 and under
• Migrant children age 15 and younger
• Adults who are 60 or older, or who are physically or mentally impaired to the extent that limits their independence and ability to carry out activities of daily living
• Youths through age 18 in afterschool programs in needy areas

What institutions qualify for the program?

Applicants must be: a Licensed Child Care Center, Head Start Program, Adult Day Care Center, After School Program, or Homeless Shelter serving children.  CACFP encourages other institutions to inquire.

• Non-profit programs must provide proof of non-profit status.
• For-profit programs must have at least 25% of their attendance during each month be of participants with income eligibility in either a Free or Reduced category.  These categories are based on USDA’s Income Eligibility Guidelines.

What Type of Institutions Participate in CACFP?

• Child Care Centers: licensed or approved public or private nonprofit child care centers, head start programs, and for-profit centers serve meals to large numbers of children.  Day Care Centers must sign an agreement with the state agency to participate in CACFP.  Centers must be licensed with the Montana DPHHS Quality Assurance Division to provide day care services.  Reimbursement for meals served in centers is based upon income eligibility. 
• Day Care Homes: family day care homes of 6 children or less and group day care homes of 12 children or less that receive nonresidential day care in approved private homes.  A family or group day care home must sign an agreement with a sponsoring organization to participate in CACFP. Day care homes must be registered with the Montana DPHHS Quality Assurance Division to provide day care services. Reimbursement for meals served in day care homes is based upon eligibility for Tier I rates (which targets higher levels of reimbursement to low-income areas, providers, or children) or lower Tier II rates.
• Outside School Hours Care Centers (OSHCC): centers provide meals and snacks to school-age children and youth.
• Special After School Snack Programs (SASS): centers in low-income areas provide free snacks to school-age children and youth during the school year.
• Homeless Shelters: emergency shelters provide residential and food services to homeless children.
• Adult Day Care Centers: public, private, non-profit, and some for-profit adult day care facilities provide structured, comprehensive services to functionally impaired nonresident adults.

How are Meals Reimbursed?

The meal reimbursement rates are federal rates that are published annually.  Participating institutions receive reimbursement for meals on a monthly basis.  Reimbursements are based on the number of meals served to enrolled children, multiplied by the appropriate reimbursement rate for each breakfast, lunch, supper, or snacks they are approved to serve. The State Agency receives, approves, and processes claims. Monthly reimbursement payments can be directly deposited into a bank account.

Center participants must qualify on the basis of household income eligibility. 

Day Care Homes must be qualified by sponsoring organizations who will categorize providers as Tier I or Tier II homes based on school or census data or provider’s household income.  Income information is kept confidential at all times.

For additional information, contact the Montana CACFP:

Child and Adult Care Food Program
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
(406) 444-4347
In-state Toll free:  1-888-307-9333

Mary A. Musil, MS, RD, Program Manager
mmusil@mt.gov

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to low-income families with children while they strive to become self-sufficient. The program's goal is to reduce the number of families living in poverty, through employment and community resources

To qualify for TANF, families must have very few assets and little or no income. The current maximum monthly benefit for a family of three is $528. 

You can apply for TANF by downloading an application and instructions below.  You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view these PDF files. You can download the free software at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

These application forms should be printed and filled out by hand and then brought or sent to a local DHS Self-sufficiency office.

English (PDF, 169 KB)    Spanish (PDF, 1.46 MB)

Russian (PDF, 335 KB)    Vietnamese (PDF, 270 KB

Other services

Many families in the TANF program receive help with needs such as employment, housing, child care, domestic violence and other factors that affect family stability.

Pre-TANF

The intent of the Pre-TANF Program is to provide initial screening and case management to families applying for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. This may include cash assistance as necessary to complete the plan and meet basic living expenses when other resources are not available.

Before Pre-TANF Program services begin, an assessment of the immediate unmet needs and strengths of the whole family is completed, eligibility is determined for Food Stamps and TANF-related medical benefits, and TANF eligibility factors are reviewed for presumed eligibility. A family may remain in the Pre-TANF program for as little as one day or up to 45-days, depending on the family's situation. 

Pre-TANF includes an orientation on activities and services available in the local area. Case workers and other agency partners will assist clients in identifying family strengths as well as needs.  While in Pre-TANF clients will:

• Learn about other resources that may be available, like child support or SSI (Social Security)
• Use job search and job readiness activities to find and prepare for work.
• Learn more about how to get the job they want.

In Pre-TANF, DHS can help pay for childcare and transportation while clients look for work. DHS can also help pay for items needed to start a job. Examples include uniforms, special tools and car repairs.

Post-TANF Program

The goal of the Post-TANF program is to provide parents who become ineligible for TANF due to income, a monthly grant of $100 for up to one year.  Post-TANF clients must stay employed and work a minimum number of hours per week.  This grant will help families with transitional expenses of employment.  There is an income cap of 250% of the federal poverty level. 

Some other services that may assist families are:

• Family Support & Connections
• Alcohol or drug assessment and treatment
• Child care
• Domestic violence
• Disability benefits
• JOBS employment and training program
• Housing
• Mental health assessment and treatment
• Medical care

The TANF program is administered by the Children, Adults and Families (CAF) Division of the Department of Human Services (DHS). All services are provided through local DHS offices.

In addition, the Department of Human Services (DHS) works with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to help clients obtain child support from absent parents.  For help getting child support payments, contact Department of Justice.

Also see:   

• Oregon Helps, a Web site that can help you find out if you might be eligible for several programs that serve families and children.
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Policy

How do I apply for Food Assistance?

Get an Application

Pick up an application at your local County Department of Human or Social Services office, or download the application. You can also call your County office to have an application mailed or faxed to you.

English	Spanish
Information You Need To Know	Informacion Que Tiene Que Saber
Application	Solicitud De Asistencia

Applications are in Adobe Reader's PDF format. You MUST Have Adobe Acrobat Reader to access these forms. To download the latest version http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Fill Out the Application

Please fill out as much of the application as you can. If you need help or don't understand a question, a staff member can help you complete your application.

To start the process, put your name, street address, and social security number on the application and sign it.

Return the application to the County Department of Human or Social Services Food Assistance Office

Bring, mail or fax your completed application to your local Food Assistance Office.

Make an Appointment for an Interview

Make an appointment for an interview at the Food Assistance Office when you return the application. In some counties, the Food Assistance worker will interview you the same day you return your application. If you return your application by mail, the food assistance office will contact you to schedule an appointment. Your appointment may be conducted in person or over the telephone.

To save time and to help the process go faster, please bring all the necessary paperwork with you.

Examples of verification that you might need to bring to your interview.

Birth Certificate
Drivers License
Child Support - court order or cancelled checks
Pay Stubs
Unemployment Compensation
Pensions
Letter from Social Security, Veteran's Assistance
Rental Agreement
Mortgage Statement
Utility Bills - telephone, electricity, gas, oil, water, sewerage, garbage
Child Care Expenses - cancelled checks
Medical Bills that you pay (if 60 years or older or disabled)
Bank Book or Bank Statements

The Interview

If you have an office interview, bring your verification with you to the interview. You keep the originals and the Food Assistance worker will make copies. If you have a telephone interview, your worker will explain how you can submit your documents. Your worker will also tell you if any additional information is need.

You will be assigned a Food Assistance worker. This is the person to call if you have questions about your case or you need to provide new documentation in the future.

After your interview, you will receive a notice in the mail regarding your eligibility.

If You are Eligible

You will get a notice that will explain how many months you can get food assistance benefits and the amount of food assistance you are eligible for.

Every month you are eligible, your food assistance benefits will be deposited into an account. You will be issued on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card called a Colorado Quest card and will pick a personal identification number (PIN) to access this account. This card acts as a debit card and can be used in any grocery store or retail location anywhere in the United States that has been authorized by the USDA and displays the Quest logo.

Food assistance benefits can be used to buy most foods but may not be used to purchase food that can be eaten in the store or hot foods. Also you may not purchase any nonfood items, such as:

Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes, tobacco

Pet foods

Soaps, paper products, household supplies

Vitamins, medicines

For information on nutrition, meal planning and smart shopping go to: http://www.nutrition.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=11&tax_level=1

If You are Not Eligible

If you are not eligible for food assistance benefits, you will receive a notice that explains why. If you think you are eligible, call or visit your Food Assistance office. If you feel you have been denied incorrectly, you may request a Fair Hearing. It does not cost any money to request a fair hearing.

Click here to find information on Your Rights

Food Pantry
Through our food pantry, we provide food to those in need.  We provide families and individuals with perishable and non-perishable food items. We have quickly grown into the largest emergency food program in Champaign County serving an average of over 400 families every Wednesday.  We have handed out over 1.5 million pounds of food in over 40,000 visits from families as of September 2009!

Clothing Closet
Our clothing closet provides clothes for all ages, as well as, furniture, small and large appliances, miscellaneous household items, and toys. Our clothing closet is completely reliant on clothing donations. We have several drop off sheds open 24 hours every day located on the west side of our building for donations of clothing. Delivery of other items can be done on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Since opening in 2004, we have handed out over 500,000 articles of clothing, along with countless numbers of these other items. All of this was given to those in need at no cost.

Financial Literacy
We offer financial literacy in the form of a thirteen week course called Financial Peace University. Financial Peace University uses curriculum from nationally-syndicated radio talk show host and best-selling author Dave Ramsey.  This course covers everything from getting out of debt, budgeting, and saving for emergencies to investing, planning for the future, and giving.  As part of the class, one-on-one counseling is also available to address specific issues.  

Benefits:

• People are empowered to take responsibility for themselves and their financial future.
• Valuable principles that help parenting skills, coping skills, marriage and employment skills are taught.
• People learn to live on a budget that actually works for them.
• Increases self confidence and gives hope.
• Increases control over income and expenses.

Financial Counseling
For individuals/families who have debt outside of a home mortgage or even a crisis situation, we will help establish a sound monthly budget, plan for paying off debt, and address specific personal issues surrounding their individual needs.  (Creditors, judgements, foreclosures, bankruptcy, extra jobs, etc).  It includes an initial 2-hour session and 3 months of follow-up (up to four additional hours) which is dependent on each client’s specific needs.  The four additional hours can include limited debt negotiation.  Unlike most Personal Financial Counselors, Salt & Light is not getting commissions on selling insurance or investments.  Clients can be sure they are getting advice that is objective with their best interest at heart. 

Phone & Email

425.392.4123 or
425.392.5836
email: issaquahfood@aol.com

Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays
10 am to 1 pm

First and third Tuesdays of each month
5 pm to 7 pm

Address

1st Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027

CLICK HERE

According to Catholic Charities USA, almost half of Americans will experience poverty for a year or more at some point in their lives before they reach the age of sixty. Consequently, most of us will experience a time when we require a helping hand to give us hope for today, and for the future. The services of our Basic Needs Programs work to meet the needs of people we serve in a supportive way. Services offered include food, clothing, temporary financial, holiday and case management assistance.

Additional Resources and detailed answers to common questions will also be available at http://www.BridgeCard.com and for those that Already qualify for the Michigan Bridge Card at http://www.MyBridgeCard.com wich can aslo be found now on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mybridgecard

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH FOOD HERE ARE SOME PROGRAMS THAT CAN HELP YOU
PROGRAM	WHO IS ELIGIBLE
TEFAP FOOD BOX PROGRAM — if you are out of food and need help call 622-0525 or call Information and Referral Services at 881-1794 (nights and weekends) to find out where the closest place is to get food.	Anyone who is low income
VALUE MARKET — a community grocery store where you may purchase groceries at a reduced cost. We offer canned goods, frozen meats, frozen entrees, household and personal hygiene items plus much more. Open Tuesday- Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. View Calendar	Anyone regardless of your income
FARMER’S MARKET–a market where you can buy directly from farmers/gardeners every Tuesday and Saturday at The Community Food Bank, 3003 S. Country Club. It is open every Tuesday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Cash, AZ FMNP vouchers and food stamps are accepted.	Anyone regardless of your income
FOOD STAMPS — if you are low income you can apply for Food Stamps. They can be used at grocery stores. You are determined eligible base on your household income and resources. Call 628-6810 to find out where is the closest Food Stamp Office. Online Food Stamp Application	Any low income person or family who qualifies
WIC & FOOD PLUS — vouchers to be used at the grocery store or at the Food Plus Store. Call 243-7777 to find out where the closest office is. You can enroll if you are low income.	If you’re pregnant If you just had a baby Babies A child up to 6 years old If you’re a senior over 60
SCHOOL LUNCH & BREAKFAST — if you are low income fill out an application at your child’s school so you can get free and reduced price meals. Call your child’s school.	Any low income school age child going to school
SOUP KITCHENS Casa Maria Call 624-0312 DePorres/Caridad Call 882-5641	Anyone who needs a meal
HOME DELIVERED MEALS Mobile Meals of Tucson Call 622-1600 Northwest Mobile Meals Call 297-6049 Pima meals on Wheels/PCOA Call Pima Health Systems Call 512-5500 790-7262	If you are a homebound senior If you are a senior who needs a special diet If you are a handicapped senior
SENIOR MEAL AND FOOD PROGRAMS Low cost frozen meals Call 798-3839 Multiple Sights Call Information and Referral Services at 325-2111	If you are a low income senior

Can I Get Food Assistance?

To see if you qualify for food assistance, a pre-screening tool is available on line.
Click www.foodstamps-step1.usda.gov

This pre-Screening tool is not an application for Food Assistance.
An application for Food Assistance must be provided to your local Food Assistance Office. Applications are accepted in person, by mail, or by fax.

To find the address and general phone number for your Department of Human Services http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/servicebycounty.htm

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• Abbeville County
  –  Golden Harvest Food Bank
   
• Aiken County
   
• Allendale County
   
• Anderson County
   
• Bamberg County
  –  Golden Harvest Food Bank
   
• Barnwell County
  –  Golden Harvest Food Bank
   
• Beaufort County
   
• Berkeley County – Goose Creek
   
• Calhoun County – St. Matthews
  –  Harvest Hope Food Bank
   
• Charleston County
   
• Cherokee County – Gaffney
   
• Chester County
   
• Chesterfield County
  –  Harvest Hope Food Bank
   
• Clarendon County – Manning
   
• Darlington County
  –  Harvest Hope Food Bank
   
• Dillon County
  –  Harvest Hope Food Bank
   
• Dorchester County – Summerville
   
• Edgefield County
  –  Golden Harvest Food Bank
   
• Fairfield County – Winnsboro
   
• Florence County
   
• Georgetown County
   
• Greenville County
   
• Greenwood County
   
• Hampton County
   
• Horry County – Myrtle Beach
   
• Jasper County – Ridgeland
   
• Kershaw County – Camden
  –  Harvest Hope Food Bank
   
• Lancaster County
  –  Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
   
• Laurens County
   
• Lee County – Bishopville
   
• Lexington County
   
• Marion County
   
• Marlboro County – Bennettsville
  –  Harvest Hope Food Bank
   
• McCormick County
  –  Golden Harvest Food Bank
   
• Newberry County
  –  Harvest Hope Food Bank
   
• Oconee County – Seneca
   
• Orangeburg County
   
• Pickens County
   
• Richland County – Columbia
   
• Saluda County
  –  Harvest Hope Food Bank
   
• Spartanburg County
   
• Sumter County
   
• Union County
  –  Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
   
• Williamsburg County – Kingstree
   
• York County – Rock Hill
   

Regional, Statewide, and National Homeless Resources

• Map of SC Shelters – click dots for addresses and phone numbers, or scroll down for alphabetical list of shelters
   
• Angelfood Ministries - network of organizations around SC that prepare discounted food boxes for the needy - scroll down for local contact info
• Homeless Children and Youth in South Carolina – SC Department of Education
• Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless – collaborative effort of 60 agencies serving 14 counties
• Salvation Army – North and South Carolina Division
• South Carolina Council on Homelessness

   

• Children's Defense Fund – founded by South Carolinian Marian Wright Edelman
• Homelessness Resource Exchange - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• National Alliance to End Homelessness
• National Coalition for the Homeless

Related Low Income Resources

• Affordable Housing Coalition of South Carolina
• Children's Defense Fund – founded by South Carolinian Marian Wright Edelman
• Emergency Shelters Food Program
• SC Association of Children's Homes and Family Services
• SC Food Stamp Program
• SC Habitat for Humanity chapters
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina– provides food to agencies serving the homeless and the hungry in Cherokee, Lancaster, Spartanburg, Union, and York counties
• South Carolina Regional Housing Authority #3 - helping families with affordable housing in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Berkeley, Calhoun, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Orangeburg counties
• South Carolina State Housing and Finance Development Authority - mortgage assistance, rent subsidies
  –  SCHousingSearch.com - free statewide service to list and locate affordable rental housing

Bread Box/South Tacoma (Tacoma Christian Fellowship) 5010 South G, Tacoma 98409 Walk-in: Mondays: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Edgewood Community (Mountain View Lutheran Church) 3505 122nd Ave. E., Edgewood 98372 Walk-in: Thursdays: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Saturdays: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Graham (Holy Disciples Catholic Church) 10425 187th St. E., Puyallup 98374 Walk-in: Mon/Fri: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Wednesdays: 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Jackson Street (St. Andrews Episcopal Church) 7410 S. 12th, Tacoma 98465 Walk-in: Last Wednesday of month: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakes Area (United Methodist Church at Lakewood) 6900 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood 98499 Walk-in: Mon: 2:00 - 6:00 pm; Wed/Fri: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Northwest Tacoma (Mason United Methodist Church) 2710 North Madison, Tacoma 98407 Walk-in: Wed: 12 noon - 4:00 pm; Sat: 12 noon - 4:00 pm
Southeast (Lutheran Church of Christ the King) 1704 East 85th, Tacoma 98445 Walk-in: Mon: 11am-4 pm. Wed: 11 am-6 pm. Fri: 11 am-4 pm Clothing Bank: Tues & Thurs: 10 am-2 pm  Wed: 2 pm-6 pm.

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
P.O. Box 937, Route 612
Verona, VA 24482
Phone: (540) 248-3663

Capital Area Food Bank
645 Taylor Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017-2063

Central Virginia Foodbank, Inc.
1415 Rhoadmiller Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: (804) 521-2500

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia
PO Box 1940
Norfolk, VA 23501
Phone: (757) 627-6599

FoodBank of the Virginia Peninsula
9912 Hosier Street
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: (757) 596-7188

Fredericksburg Area Food Bank
3631 Lee Hill Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22402
Phone: (540) 371-7666

Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank
PO Box 10743
Roanoke, VA 24022-0743
Phone: (540) 342-3011
Fax: (540) 342-0056

Clay Township Trustees
876-1200
Spencer, IN

Cunot Food Pantry
765-795-3461
Poland, IN

Food Distribution - second and fourth Monday of the month 8-10am

Hoosier Hills Pact
883-1959
Salem, IN

Lighthouse Tabernacle
879-4357
Gosport, IN

New Beginnings
829-BABY
Branch of Crisis Pregnancy Center
Spencer, IN

Spencer United Methodist
829-1314

Spencer Presbyterian Food Pantry
829-4969

Washington Township Trustees
876-5838 x235
Spencer, IN

Word of Life Tabernacle
828-9937
Spencer, IN

 

Central Downtown Food Basket Groceries & USDA on Thurs. only, 11-1pm At Goethe Hall, St. Johns Lutheren Church (1701 L St.) Available 4 times per month	761-5624
River City Emergency Services 1322 27th St. (between Capital & N. Streets) M-F 11:30-3pm & 3rd Sat. 10-12am Once every 30 days ID required for all members of family Serves all of Sacramento County	446-2627
St. Mathews Church 2300 Edison Ave. Food - Tues. & Thurs. 10-11:30am Clothing - Thurs. 10am to Noon
Sacramento Food Bank 3333 Thrid Ave. (at Broadway) M-F 10am-2pm Every Sun 12-1:30, ID required (ss card OK), proof of address Serves specific ZipCodes (call). Also Clothes Closet 10am to 2pm Mother Baby program M,T & W-10am to 1:30 pm	456-1980
Sierra Arden Food Closet 890 Morris Avenue zips - 95825 & 95864 T-F 10 - 11:45 arn	483-1942
WIC - Women Infants and Children 915 Broadway (call for other locations) Pregnant women and mothers with infants & children. M-F 8-4:30pm. Call for appt. MediCal Form, proof of income, address & picture ID required.	326-5830
Rancho Cordova Community Food Locker 10497 Coloma Rd. (St. John Vianny Church) M, W, F 9:30am - 1:30pm Serves 95670, 742, 655, 683, 826, 927, & 830. Once every 30 Days. SS ID required	364-8973
First UM Church 2100 J St.	761-5624

Bedford Community Care Center
279-4014

God’s Place
755-4449
Bedford, IN

Indiana Indian Movement
279-2335
Bedford, IN

LIFE Bedford (Lawrence Inter-Faith Endeavor)
279-4442

LIFE Mitchell
849-2111

Mitchell Wesleyan Church
849-3033

Salvation Army Bedford
275-5429
M-F, 9-12 and 1-3, Social Services for walk-ins

 

Families First Mobile Pantry

334-8374 (HHFB)

4th Tuesday of each month from 5:00-7:00pm at the Wilson Shelter House, Bedford

4th Thursday of each month from 5:00-7:00pm at the American Legion in Mitchell (off Sheeks drive)

The Food Stamp Program is now called SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

SNAP helps individuals and families eat well and stay healthy. You don't need to be unemployed or on other assistance programs to qualify for SNAP. Even if you or someone in your household is working, you may still be eligible. The amount of help received is mostly determined by household income.

If you have questions about the program, Oregon SafeNet can explain how and where to apply, just call 1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET).

Am I eligible for SNAP (Food Stamps)?

The first step is to determine if your household income meets the guidelines. For most Oregonians, assets like a house, car or money in the bank won't count. Check the eligibility chart to see if you might qualify.

How do I apply?

Click this link for the application and print it out or pick up a copy at any DHS office. Fill in the information and turn it in at your local DHS office.

Next Steps

Once you turn in your application, the DHS office will have you talk to a caseworker. You may need to bring:

• Driver's license if available
• Social Security numbers for everyone included in the application
• Paycheck stubs or other proof of income
• For non-citizens, proof of lawful immigrant status for household members seeking benefits. 
  You can apply for just those in your family who have proof of lawful status!

Seniors & Disabled

Older adults and people with disabilities have other options. You can apply at your local Senior and People with Disabilities or Area Agency on Aging office. If you cannot go to an office, you can have another adult apply for you or ask for a home visit or a telephone interview.

Call 1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET) to find the office nearest you or check the Resource Directory

Once on the program…

You will receive an Oregon Trail EBT Card which you can use just like a bank debit card at your grocery check out.

Are there other benefits?

If you get SNAP, you may also be eligible for

• Free school meals for your children
• Oregon Telephone Assistance Program and Link-Up American to cut your phone bill
• WIC – see WIC page for more details
• Deferral of federally-funded school loans.

Other Resources

Oregon Department of Human Services SNAP (Food Stamp Program): More information about SNAP.

Oregon Helps: Confidential self-screening tool to find out about SNAP and other benefits for which you might be eligible.

Oregon Food Bank: List of food pantries for immediate food needs.

Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force: Working to eliminate hunger.

 

This website page was partially funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability.

Brown County Food Pantry
988-2239
Nashville, IN

Mother’s Cupboard
Soup kitchen, and groceries no pre-qualification
(812) 988-8038
Bean Blossom, IN Highway 135

North Salem Pantry
988-2571
Nashville, IN

Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church
988-8057
Morgantown, IN

 

St. Agnes Chapel - St. Vincent de Paul Society
988-8821
Nashville, IN

Groceries, bedding, furniture, house hold supplies
Food distribution is Monday and Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm.

BILOXI

El Pueblo
1084 Judge Sekul Ave
Biloxi, MS, 39530
(228) 436-3986
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 9am to 5pm
Meals and Clothing; Day Center with direct service Mondays from 7:30am-5pm and Thursdays from 7:30am-4pm.; showers and laundry, Mondays and Thursdays; worship gathering, 10:30am on Sundays.

CLINTON

Clinton Community Christian Corp
201 W. Northside Dr.
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-9436
A meals-on-wheels program for the elderly, a food pantry for the needy, a thrift store and financial help.

COLUMBIA

Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc. (Prvo)
756 Highway 98 Bypass
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-9564
Hours of Operation: Central office, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Project Head Start, Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Senior Citizen Program, Weatherization Assistance Program, Prescription Assistance Program, and the Families First Resource Center.

HATTIESBURG

Breadbasket
Westminster Presbyterian Church
115 North 25th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 584-7574
Application made by phone. Three days of food to those in the Hattiesburg and Petal area needing emergency assistance

Christian Services, Inc.
301 East 2nd Street P. O. Box 1994
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-5683
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, 1 -4:30 p.m.
Utilities, rent, medicine, and food. Saturday Thrift Store, 9 a.m.-noon

Edwards Street Fellowship Center
1904 Edwards Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-6149
Food pantry, social and recreational programs for the elderly, boys and girls club, childcare, and nutrition food program.
Hours of Operation: various; call and leave message if no answer

St. Vincent Depaul Society
219 Buschman Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 583-9408
Hours of Operation: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Assistance with utilities, food, clothing, and occasionally helps with partial rent

The Salvation Army
5670 US Hwy 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-3684
Homeless shelter, travel assistance, senior adult centers, emergency disaster services, college student fellowship, summer camp, League of Mercy, and Christmas and seasonal assistance.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

JACKSON

Mississippi Food Network
440 W. Beatty Street, PO Box 411
Jackson, MS 39205-0411
Phone: 601-353-7286
Food pantry, day care, and emergency shelter

Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance
200 North Congress St. Suite 100
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 352-4503 Food; clothing; shelter for teens 12-17, runaways, homeless, abused or neglected.

Can I Get Food Assistance?

To see if you qualify for food assistance, a pre-screening tool is available on line.
Click www.foodstamps-step1.usda.gov

This pre-Screening tool is not an application for Food Assistance.
An application for Food Assistance must be provided to your local Food Assistance Office. Applications are accepted in person, by mail, or by fax.

To find the address and general phone number for your Department of Human Services http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/servicebycounty.htm

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The Salvation Army Central Oklahoma Area Command offers a variety of services for citizens throughout the county. To access any of the services, please call 405-246-1060.

Services include:

* Food Assistance - The Salvation Army's Food Pantry provides bags of nonperishable food to families and seniors in need.

* Meals - Dinner is available to everyone and is served each evening at 5 p.m. at the Red Shield Kitchen, located at 330 SW 4th St.

 

* Emergency Shelter - Our men's and family lodges are open 365 days per year to provide a warm, safe place to sleep for people in crisis. Call the Men's Lodge at 405-246-1080 or The Family Lodge at 405-246-1133.

* Clothing Assistance - Any needy person can receive clothing assistance Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The Salvation Army Oklahoma City also has the "Warmth 4 Winter" program, in which The Salvation Army teams up with KFOR television on a coat drive to give to those in need.

* Utility Assistance - Qualified individuals in need receive financial assistance to help pay for heating fuel, electricity and water bills. With the help of OG&E, Oklahoma Natural Gas and PSO of Oklahoma, citizens can choose to add a dollar or two to their utility bill to help those less fortunate with their heating and cooling costs.

The Salvation Army also provides box fans in the summer to senior citizens, those with certain medical concerns and families with infants ages 6 months or younger.

* Christmas Assistance - Clients register with the Social Services Department beginning in October and November to determine eligibility to participate in our Christmas gift and food program. All registered children receive mesh stockings filled with small gifts and are registered to become "Angels" on the Angel Tree, located at Penn Square Mall. Senior Citizens are also eligible to receive Christmas gifts through the Angel Tree. For more information about registering your family for the Christmas Programs, contact Social Services at 405-246-1060.

 

 

WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Homepage for the WIC program (The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) which serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. Website provides access to eligibility requirements, contacts, studies and reports, benefits & services, breastfeeding promotion, immunization screening and referral, and food package information, funding and program data, and more.

WIC Program Fact Sheet  (PDF|26 KB) USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Find out more about the WIC Program.

How to Apply for the WIC Program USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Information and contacts for eligibility and application for the WIC program.

WIC Program Contacts USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Provides links to WIC State and FNS WIC Regional Office contact information. Also offers links to WIC Nutrition Coordinators & Breastfeeding Coordinators.

WIC Food Package USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Find information for the public and for manufacturers about the WIC food package.

WIC and Retail Stores Fact Sheet  (PDF|33 KB) USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Fact sheet for retailers interested in participating in the WIC program.

Toll-Free Numbers for WIC State Agencies USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Contacts for the state level WIC agencies.

Breastfeeding Promotion and Support in WIC USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Gateway to information on the benefits of breastfeeding as well as links to information on federal requirements for breastfeeding, the Fathers Supporting Breastfeeding program, and the Breastfeeding Promotion Consortium.

Loving Support Makes Breastfeeding Work USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. USDA's WIC Breastfeeding Promotion Campaign, which is national in scope and being implemented at the State agency level.

Fathers Supporting Breastfeeding USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Project targeted to African American fathers so that they may positively impact a mother’s decision to breastfeed.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Overseas Program Department of Defense. Provides general information on the WIC program and how it works overseas, as well as information on eligibility requirements. Also in PDF|836 KB.

Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables from local farmers' markets to WIC recipients. Also see a Fact Sheet (PDF|60 KB).

WIC Works Resource System (WWRS) USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. Nutrition service tools for health and nutrition professionals. The WIC Works Resource System (WWRS) provides on-line resources for staff working with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

WIC Program Studies and Research USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Lists links to WIC studies, surveys, reports, data tables, a resource guide, profiles and policies.

For those needing food assistance in Michigan, the all-in-one resource site http://www.BridgeCard.com is being devloped to answer common questions and provide much needed help to those that are lower income, unemployed, underemployed, and single mothers in Michigan.

This non-commercial resource site will answer questions such as - How do I apply for food stamp benefits in Michigan online? If I am working can I still get assistance? Can I get a Bridge Card if I am a student? Where do I find my recipeint I.D. Number to determine benefit payment dates for the changes in 2011? What can I do if my caseworker has not called me back? Can I apply for the Michigan Bridge card online? Are ther farmers markets near me that accept the bridge card? Are there food banks or other not-for-profit agencies near me that offer additional help in Michigan? What if I do not qualify for assistnce but still need help with food costs? Or in short - if it has anything to do with the Bridge Card or receiving food assistance - you will find it there.

The goal of http://www.BridgeCard.com is to provide not only answers to those in need but also to help reduce the number of calls fielded by caseworkers and to help those interested in applying for food stamp assistance or a Bridge Card to get EBT benefits in Michigan, to free up more time to work on more emergancy issues that effect Michigan residents.

With all the changes - with S.N.A.P (formally the food stamp program), With Changes in Benefit payments dates with the Bridge Card program, and MiCafe, MIBridges and more - you will no longer have to scour the internet to get answers to general questions.

Currenlty forwarded to http://www.MyBridgeCard.com , which is the online community for those that ALREADY have a Bridge Card or receive food stamp benefits in Michigan, which can also be accessed at http://www.facebook.com/mybridgecard is sponsored by non profits agencies and other companies providing additioanl resources to Michigan residents, http://www.BridgeCard.com 's only purpose is to provide those that still need help with all the information available and specific instruction on applying for assistance.

Hello, Here is an update for the Sacramento Valley resources. We have created a directory of Faith-based and community-based resources in Sacramento, CA. The Sacramento Community Resources Directory 2011 Edition You may view the directory online, print it entirely or print just the chapters you want. Also, no repent permission is needed, so you may reproduce the information in any way as long as you do not sell it. Sacramento Community Family Resources Updated Information and Referrals

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Food Assistance

Referrals to emergency food closets are provided. Food delivery limited to homebound individuals. 703-746-5901

Clothing Assistance

Referrals to area clothing closets are provided. Limited resources for work-related clothing may be provided as resources allow. Please call 703-746-5901 for more information.

Transportation

Limited assistance with bus tokens, METRO passes for job interviews and for transients. 703-746-5901. See Aging for additional information.

DOT transportation for disabled individuals and Senior Taxi for Alexandria residents, age 60 and older is provided through Senior Services of Alexandria. See Disability Services for more information or call 703-746-4079

Furniture Assistance

Provides referrals to the ALIVE, Inc. furniture program to access donated furniture. 703-746-5901

Dental Clinic Screening and Referral

Provides eligibility screening and referrals to the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic for low-income adults who have no dental insurance. Covers most dental services. Please contact Office of Community Services at 703-746-5901. For emergency adult dental needs, contact the Alexandria Health Dept., Adult Dental Clinic at 703-838-4420

Prescription Drug Assistance

Limited resources for one-time-only prescription assistance. Referrals to local Health Department or prescription assistance programs. 703-746-5901

Eye Exam and Eye Glasses

Referrals are made to area optometrists for eye exams and to Lions’ Club, Prevention for the Blind or other area non-profit organizations for glasses. 703-746-5901

Burial Assistance

Assistance is provided for basic burial or cremation needs for persons who were eligible, low-income City residents. Please contact the Office of Community Services at 703-746-5901.

About the Moms & Children Food Program The Moms & Children Food Program is a federal program that provides monthly food packages to eligible low-income pregnant women, women 12 months postpartum, breast-feeding mothers and children under six years of age. The San Diego Food Bank administers the program and distributes USDA provided food at 38 distribution sites every month throughout San Diego County. Who is eligible Pregnant women Infants & children up to age six Women 12 months postpartum

Program requirements Program participants must Reside in San Diego County Meet household income guidelines (see guidelines below) Participants cannot be currently enrolled in the WIC Program. Federal regulations prohibit households from being enrolled in both the Moms & Children Program and the WIC Program. Income guidelines To see if your household meets the Moms & Children Food Program income guidelines refer to the income chart below: MOMS & CHILDREN FOOD PROGRAM INCOME GUIDELINES Household size Maximum Monthly HH Income Maximum Annual HH Income 1 $1,670 $20,036 2 $2,247 $26,955 3 $2,823 $33,874 Extra Member Add $577 $6,919 Click here to download the Income Guidelines Flier (English) Click here to download the Income Guidelines Flier (Spanish)

How to sign up for the program 1) Call 211 to see if you qualify Call 211, the county social services information hotline, to see if you qualify for the program. If you qualify, the 211 operator will give you the location and hours of your nearest food distribution site based on your zip code. You can also contact the San Diego Food Bank on 1-866-350-FOOD (3663). 2) Visit the food distribution site with the required documentation and sign up for the program. You must bring these documents: Photo ID Proof of Income Birth Certificate (for children) Proof of Pregnancy Proof of Address (i.e. Utility, Water, Phone Bill) After signing up you will receive a food box. New participants will be entitled to receive a monthly food package from a site within your zip code on the allocated distribution day every month.

WHAT TYPE OF FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED? Each participant receives one box of food a month. The box contains a variety of food including infant formula, evaporated milk, instant non-fat milk, canned meats, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, cheese, rice, pasta, fruit juice and cereal.

Full list of Moms & Children Food Program distribution sites Click on the link below for a full list of the Senior Food Program’s distribution sites. Moms & Children Food Program Distribution Sites CSFP Calendar - Childrens

What happens once I am enrolled? Once enrolled, applicants will be assigned a distribution date and location as well as a monthly calendar of future distributions. If you miss a distribution please contact the San Diego Food Bank before the end of the month and you will be given the address of another distribution site in your area where you can receive a food box.

Public Transport Information For public transit information call: 619-233-3004 or visit: www.sdcommute.com

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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The Idaho Food Stamp Program helps low-income families buy the food they need in order to stay healthy. An eligible family receives an Idaho Quest Card, which is used in card scanners at the grocery store. The card uses money from a Food Stamp account set up for the eligible family to pay for food items.

APPLY FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE
You can apply for food assistance with just your name, address, and signature on our Application for Assistance. This gets you started, but we still need you to provide the rest of the information on the application before we can determine if you’re eligible to receive food assistance.

IMMEDIATE FOOD ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
If you need food assistance immediately, and are eligible, we can provide benefits within seven days. You must meet certain criteria in order to qualify for the expedited services.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order to receive food assistance, certain eligibility requirements must be met in areas such as, citizenship/immigration status, income, resources, work requirements, and other areas based on your household's circumstances. To find out whether you could be eligible for Food Stamps, check out this pre-screening tool (use only as a guide, not as a final determination). Regardless of the results of the tool, we encourage you to come in to our offices. A quick conversation will help you find out whether you may be eligible.  

FOOD STAMP AMOUNT
The amount of Food Stamps you get (also called benefit amount), depends on a variety of cirumstances such as, the number of people in your household, your income, and other factors. Generally, the larger the household size or the lower the income, the higher the benefit amount.

RECERTIFYING FOR FOOD STAMPS 
If eligible for Food Stamps, you are required to recertify every so often. When your household is due for recertification, the Department will notify you and provide you with the information and forms required to complete the process.

MORE INFORMATION
If you need more information about the Idaho Food Stamp program, check out the Food Stamp Frequently Asked Questions. If you cannot find the information you're looking for, or you need information or forms in a different format than provided on our web site, please don't hesitate to contact us.

How do I apply for food benefits?

You can apply for food benefits by downloading an application and instructions below. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view these PDF files. You can download the free software at http://get.adobe.com/reader/

You can have a volunteer help you fill out your application if you are:

• 60 or older and
• Live in Marion, Polk or Tillamook Counties

Click here for more information.

For questions about how or where to apply for food stamps Contact Oregon SafeNet, 1-800-723-3638

These application forms should be printed and filled out by hand and then sent to your local DHS self-sufficiency office.

• English (PDF, 169 KB)
• Spanish (PDF, 1.46 MB)
• Russian (PDF, 335 KB)
• Vietnamese (PDF, 270 KB)

We also have fillable application forms (See the instructions for using fillable forms below.)

• English (PDF fillable, 1.2 MB)
• Spanish (PDF fillable, 854 KB)
• There are no fillable versions of the Russian or Vietnamese applications at this time.

Instructions for filling out fillable forms

Where do I send the application? Whom should I contact if I have questions?

• Families and single adults without a disability contact your local DHS self-sufficiency office.
• Seniors and people with disabilities contact a Seniors & People with Disabilities or Area Agencies on Aging office.
• For more information on how and where to apply for food stamps, you can call Oregon SafeNet, 1-800-723-3638.

What can I buy with food benefits?

You can find an explanation of the types of food items you can buy with your EBT card on the USDA Food and Nutrition Services Web site.

How can I make the most of my food benefits?

For information about making good use of your food money see the USDA Making the Most of Your Food Benefits brochure.

Also see: Food Benefits Nutrition Education

How can I find out the balance on my Oregon Trail card?

There are two ways to find out how much money is in your food benefit or cash account.

• You can look at your last store or ATM receipt (also see How to Use Your Oregon Trail Card pages 14 and 15)
   
• You can call customer service at 1-888-997-4447