How is food stamp eligibility determined?

Answer 1

To apply for food stamps in the United States, the requirements are to have less then 2000 dollars in savings and other countable resources and a net income of less then 930 dollars a month, +300 per person living there. If there's someone over 60 and/or disabled, there amounts increase.

Answer 2

The food stamp eligibility criteria is a household which makes under a certain amount of money for the amount of people living in the home per month or year. For instance if a household of 5, gross less than $2,927 per month, with some deductions allowed, the family may be eligible for food stamps. Also, a person who does not have children in the home and is applying for food stamps, does not have a job, may only receive food stamps for a period of 3 months in a consecutive year, unless the person is elderly or with disabilities.

Answer 3

While the requirements vary from state to state, typically food stamp eligibility is based on income and the amount of children in the household. In California, typically a family has to be near the poverty level to quality and there are programs for homeless individuals to receive benefits as well.

Answer 4

This depends on the size and income of your family. For example for a family of four making $1863 a month would qualify you. Of course other factors will also affect whether or not you qualify