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The Maximum Monthly Net Incomes
(Effective 10-01-08) |
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$867 |
1 person |
$1167 |
2 persons |
$1467 |
3 persons |
$1767 |
4 persons |
$2067 |
5 persons |
Add $300 for each additional person |
What other household resources count toward eligibility?
All income and resources must be reported when you apply. Although certain types of income may be excluded, most is counted in determining eligibility and the amount of food assistance benefits for the household. Food assistance income limits go up as household size increases. The following can be deducted from total gross monthly income to determine monthly net Income:
All households may have up to $2,000 worth of resources. Households may have up to $3,000 if at least one member is age 60 or older or is disabled.
Some countable resources that apply toward the $2,000 (or $3,000) limit are:
Certain Resources are exempt, such as:
See Special Provisions below for eligibility requirements for the elderly, disabled, Veterans, households with farm income, and those receiving other assistance.
Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to apply?
To be eligible for Food Assistance, persons or the persons’ household members must be United States citizens or meet other non-citizen qualifications. Many non-citizens may be eligible for assistance, so please apply. SRS is not required to report to Immigration and Naturalization Services.
What are the special provisions?
Special Provisions for the Elderly and/or Disabled
Special Provisions for the elderly and/or disabled include medical expenses and shelter expenses. Additionally, elderly and disabled people who have difficulty getting around can ask the SRS office to arrange a home visit or telephone interview. Elderly and disabled people may also name an authorized representative who can complete the food assistance application process for them or can assist or accompany them.
Special Provisions for Medical Expenses
Medical Expenses are defined as if a household has at least one person who:
The person may deduct unreimbursed medical expenses that exceed $35 a month for its elderly or disabled members. Deductions are made from the household's adjusted income.
Special Provisions for Shelter Expenses
Households with elderly or disabled persons may also deduct all shelter costs over 50% of the household's adjusted income. Disabled persons receiving or applying for SSI benefits may apply for food assistance at local Social Security offices at the time they apply or reapply for SSI benefits. Joint processing is limited to persons who live in households in which all members are receiving or applying for SSI.
Special Provisions for Households with Farm Income
If the cost of producing farm income exceeds the income derived from self-employment as a farmer, such losses will be offset against any other countable income in the household. To utilize this provision, a self-employed farmer must receive or anticipate receiving annual gross proceeds of $1,000 or more from the farming enterprise.
Special Provisions for Categorically Eligible Households
Households in which all members receive or are authorized to receive Temporary Assistance for Families (TAF), General Assistance (GA) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be considered categorically eligible for food assistance because of their status as TAF, GA and/or SSI recipients. If all members of the household are approved for TAF, GA and/or SSI benefits, contact the local SRS office about the possibility of categorical eligibility for food stamps.
How does the Nutrition Education part of the Food Assistance Program work?
Teaching about good nutrition is an important part of the Food Assistance Program. It is meant to help food stamp participants and others choose healthy foods and an active lifestyle. It can also help them stretch their food dollars with easy meals. The State of Kansas works with Kansas State University Extension Service to provide the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program. SRS and Kansas State University Extension Service are part of the Kansas Nutrition Network (KNN).
How can Nutrition information help?
USDA studies show that many low-income households do not know the facts about good dietary practices. Approximately 65% of adults in America and 16% of children and adolescents are overweight. This extra weight is putting them at risk for serious problems. These include heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and some cancers.
In Kansas, the objectives of the Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) program are to:
How can I get food preparation and nutrition information?
Newsletters are sent to Food Stamp households. Recipients are also encouraged to attend food and nutrition classes and workshops. Youth are also taught nutrition in Head Start and pre-school facilities, school classrooms, churches, community centers, and in summer school programs. To locate your local Extension Office for more information, visit: www.oznet.ksu.edu/Map.aspx
Related Links and Other Helping Agencies for Food Assistance:
If you think you may need food assistance, it is best to just go ahead and apply. For more information or to apply for services:
In addition to the state and federal food assistance programs listed at Guide to Kansas Food Resources , many local helping organizations distribute locally donated food through food banks, churches or other methods. Kansas counties responded to a 2005 survey and provided the local food distribution points in each county.
The Food Resources Map and its list of Kansas counties contain links to a page for each county, with a listing of those county and community agencies that distribute food to persons in need.
The County Extension Offices can be found on the map of the state that links you to each county: www.oznet.ksu.edu/Map.aspx
Commodity Food
Program Recipe Exchange
Family Nutrition Program - Food
Stamp Nutrition Education
Flint Hills Breadbasket
Foodbank in Manhattan
Food Stamp Nutrition Connection
Fruit and Vegetable Good for You Newsletter, Spring 2007, by KSU(pdf)
Harvester Foodbank in KC, Missouri
Ks Assn. of Community Action Agencies (KACAP)
Kansas Foodbank Warehouse in Wichita
Pick A Better Snack, by The Kansas Nutrition Network(pdf)
Women's, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
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Page Updated: December 16, 2008