The Food Bank would be glad to help you apply for SNAP benefits (formerly Food Stamps). To schedule an appointment, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
How do you know if you qualify for SNAP?
Gross amount of money a household can receive monthly & may still be eligible:
- 1 person household - $1,490
- 2 person household - $2,004
- 3 person household - $2,518
- 4 person household - $3,032
- 5 person household - $3,547
- 6 person household - $4,061
- 7 person household - $4,575
- 8 person household - $5,089
- 9 person household - $5,604
- 10 person household $6,119
Among the allowable deductions considered are:
- Rent/Mortgage costs
- Utilities / Telephone
- Medical Expenses
- Paid court-ordered child support
Criteria for Household Resource Limits:
- $5,000 in bank account
- $15,000 vehicle fair market value
- Other non-liquid resources, for ex. your home and 401K account
Other Criteria:
- No drug convictions since Aug. 22, 1996
- May be on parole and still be potentially eligible
- Children born in U.S. to undocumented residents may be eligible for Food Stamp assistance
Online Help
An online application is available here: SNAP. You will need to create a login name and then you can download the application. Use the form below to set up an appointment with Nellie at the High Plains Food Bank.
