The Food Stamp Program is about good nutrition and health.  It provides eligible individuals and households with benefits used to purchase food items at a grocery store, supermarket or other participating food retailer.  The Food Stamp Program ensures that all recipients have an opportunity to learn more about purchasing and preparing nutritious meals.

Eligibility for Food Stamp benefits depends on household size, income, expenses and resources.

Food Stamp Employment & Training Program

Healthy adults under age 60 must register for work and participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program.  This program offers job search workshops, job referrals, individualized employability plans, and referrals to training and education programs. The Program may also assist with some transportation costs if directly related to employment and training activities.  Help with child care expenses is also available while you look for work or attend training.

How You Will Receive Your Food Stamp Benefits

Food Stamp benefits are issued once per month via Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) and are accessed through a debit-style EBT card.  Individuals swipe the EBT card through a point of sale (POS) machine at participating retailers when purchasing food.  Only you and the store clerk know you are using food stamps to pay for your items. 

"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the basis of religion or political beliefs.  To file a complaint of discrimination, contact USDA or HHS.  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).  Write HHS, Director, Office for Civil Rights, Room 506-F, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 or call (202) 619-0403 (voice) or (202) 619-3257 (TTY).  USDA and HHS are equal opportunity providers and employers."