Food Stamps

Worcester Community Connections of the Worcester Community Action Council, Inc., in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance, is accepting food stamp applications at 484 Main Street, 2nd floor, Worcester.

Mondays 8:45 am – noon
Tuesdays 8:45 am – noon
Thursdays 1:00pm – 4:30 PM

Contact Mayra Nieves:  (508) 754-1176 x124

Applications can also be submitted via fax or mail.
Contact Mayra to have an application mailed to you.

Eligibility Criteria as of 9/07

Counted:

• Cash on hand
• Savings and Checking Accounts and other assets
  

Not Counted:

• Your home
  
• Your personal belongings
• The cash value of a life insurance policy
• The value of your car
• Households with a person under 19 years of age or comprised of a pregnant woman living alone - assets are not countable
• Households with no person under 19 years of age, pregnant woman living alone, person age 60 or over or disabled person - can have up to $2000 in assets
• Households with person age 60 or over or a disabled person - can have up to $3000 in assets

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Testimonials

"Thank you for your time with my food stamp application.  I should have applied before but I thought, like many others, that I would not qualify.   It is important that you know your assistance is appreciated, even if you do not always hear from your applicants.  So this card is from one but it represents all the people you have helped." ~ I.H.

FAQ's

Who Can Get Food Stamp Benefits?
If the people in your household unit are:

• Low income
• US citizens for legal non-citizens and without a lot of assets
  

Who Is Counted As Part Of My Household?

• All People who buy, prepare and eat meals together
  

What Should I Bring With Me When I Apply?

• Identification showing your name & address
• Proof of Income:  Last four pay stubs, copies of checks or official statement of the amount and frequency of payments
• Social Security Numbers for all Members Applying
• Bank Book or Current Bank Statements
• Receipts for Child Care, or the care of other dependents who cannot care for themselves
• Receipts for housing costs, heating and utilities
• If you are not a citizen, bring proof of legal non-citizen status
• Medical Bills – if you are age 60 or older or if you are disabled

  
What Happens After I Apply?

• You will receive a decision by mail within 30 days
• If you are eligible, you will receive food stamp benefits dating back to the day you filed the application
• If you are eligible, you or your authorized representative will receive food stamp benefits through an Electronic Benefit Transfer System (EBT card)

Emergency Applications:
Some People can get food stamp benefits within seven days of applying

• If you have less than $150 in income per month
• If you have less than $1000 in assets
• If your combined income and assets are less than your combined monthly rent or mortgage and utility expenses
  

USDA FNS Food Stamp Website: 

www.fns.usda.gov/fsp
www.gettingfoodstamps.org

Contact the local Worcester Transitional Assistance Office and ask for Expedited Service:
(508) 767-3145