Congress passed the Food Stamp Act of 1977 in order to provide eligible households an opportunity to obtain a more nutritious diet by supplementing their food budget. Income, resources, and household size determine the amount of food stamps a household receives.
Contact your local County Public Assistance Office. Generally, the phone number and address can be found in the government section of your phone book under Public Health and Human Services. If the number cannot be located, contact 1-800-332-2272 for a phone number of an office in your area. For a food stamp application click here.
The intent of expedited services is to make food stamp benefits available within seven calendar days of the application date to eligible households who meet the following criteria:
FOOD STAMP PROGRAM INCOME LIMITS |
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Households Where Elderly and Disabled are A Separate Household |
All Other Households |
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People in Household |
Gross Monthly Income Standard |
Net Monthly Income Standard |
People in Household |
Gross Monthly Income Standard |
Net Monthly Income Standard |
1 |
$1,404 |
$ 851 |
1 |
$1,107 |
$ 851 |
2 |
$1,883 |
$1,141 |
2 |
$1,484 |
$1,141 |
3 |
$2,361 |
$1,431 |
3 |
$1,861 |
$1,431 |
4 |
$2,840 |
$1,721 |
4 |
$2,238 |
$1,721 |
5 |
$3,318 |
$2,011 |
5 |
$2,615 |
$2,011 |
6 |
$3,797 |
$2,301 |
6 |
$2,992 |
$2,301 |
7 |
$4,275 |
$2,591 |
7 |
$3,369 |
$2,591 |
8 |
$4,754 |
$2,881 |
8 |
$3,746 |
$2,881 |
Each Additional Member |
+$ 290 |
Each Additional Member |
+$377 |
+$ 290 |
EBT debit cards can be used to buy fresh produce at the Farmers Market in Bozeman, Helena, and Missoula.
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.
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Revised 09-20-07