Do you qualify for SNAP Food Stamps?
In order to receive SNAP Food Stamps you need to apply, you can get started with how to apply on this website. You can also go to your local SNAP office to receive assistance with your application.
Determining your eligibility for this program will depend on many factors. These include your gross income, your resources and it will depend on the number of people in your household. Your residency and citizenship status will also determine qualification.
U.S. citizens are eligible, but many legal aliens qualify for SNAP Food Stamps too. Those members of a household that are eligible to receive benefits will not be affected by any members of your household that cannot receive benefits. If you would like additional information about immigrant SNAP eligibility please see this website.
Screening for SNAP Food Stamps
Some people would like to prescreen their eligibility prior to apply for SNAP benefits. There are a few ways to do this. Please note, pre-screening is NOT an application, you must separately apply to receive benefits. The USDA provides an online pre-screening tool to help determine if you are eligible for benefits. This tool will also give an estimate of the amount of benefit you may receive. You can access the USDA pre-screening tool here.
If you need assistance in using the USDA's pre-screening tool, a tutorial is available here.
Many states vary on food stamp eligibility criteria, and the only way to determine if you qualify is to find out your state's specific eligibility criteria. Please view the following 'Just the Facts' video about qualifying for SNAP Food Stamps.
Alabama Eligibility Requirements
In order to qualify for the Alabama Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), you need to meet a specified set of eligibility requirements, these include:
- You must be a resident of Alabama
- You must meet the minimum household income, as specified in the income eligibility provisions. These are: $14,079 for a household of one, $18,941 for a household of two, $23,803 for a household of 3, $28,666 for a household of four, $33,527 for a household of five, $38,389 for a household of siz,$43,251 for a household of seven, $48,113 for a household of eight. And an additional $4,862 per person for larger households.
Click here to assess your eligibility status.
However it should be noted that this is not a guarantee for eligibility, it is just a tool that will help you establish your eligibility status.