Food Stamps

The Food Stamp (FS) Program provides eligible households with food stamps benefits to help supplement their nutritional diets. Food Stamp benefits are used like cash and may be used to purchase eligible food products and various other products as approved by the Program. The amount of benefits an individual may receive is based upon the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Thrifty Food Plan. This plan is an estimate of what it costs to provide nutritious, but inexpensive meals.

Instead of paper Food Stamp coupons, FS benefits are provided through the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) EDGE System.  Participants are able to access their benefits from their assigned account by using a plastic debit card called QUEST .  The debit card can be used at Automated Teller Machines (ATM) and Point of Sale (POS) devices located at most stores.

For questions, additional information, or to apply for Food Stamps, please contact one of our Local FAA Offices.

To locate an FAA office closest to your residence, click on Office Locations.

For specific program eligibility requirements, view the FAA policy manual.