How to Get Food Stamps in Manhattan, Kansas

Documentation is needed to apply for food stamps in Manhattan, Kansas.

Food stamps are one of many ways in which the U.S. government assists lower-income families. Food stamps are designed to help families obtain dietary staples such as milk, vegetables and fruit when they wouldn't be able to afford these items on their own. Manhattan, Kansas, has its own application process for food stamps, which may vary from those in other cities and states.

Things You'll Need

• Proof of income
• Driver's license or other verification of date of birth
• Social Security card
• Breakdown of income/assets and debts

Instructions

1. Log on to the website for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services at srskansas.org. This will enable you to apply for food stamps in Manhattan.

2. Click on the "Apply for Services" link.

3. Complete the self-assessment or skip the assessment and move on to the application for food stamps in Manhattan.

4. Fill out the application for receiving food stamps in Manhattan completely and accurately.

5. Print the signature page, sign and return it to the SRS office in Manhattan. You should receive a letter in seven to 10 business days. The letter will notify you whether you have qualified for food stamps. The address for the office in Manhattan is:

   Manhattan SRS Service Center
   2709 Amherst
   Manhattan, KS 66502

6. Visit a Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services office in person. The Manhattan SRS Service Center is at 2709 Amherst. If you visit the center in person, be sure to take with you proof of income, your driver's license or another verification of your date of birth, your Social Security card and a breakdown of your income/assets and debts.

7. Call the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services in Manhattan at 785-776-4011 and speak to a staff member about how to get food stamps.

8. Call or go to the Manhattan SRS Service Center to inquire about the next food drive if you need emergency food assistance.

Tips & Warnings

• Read the "How to fill out this application" page thoroughly on the SRS site. There is a lot of good information on this page that may help you.

• Be completely honest about your income, debts and assets.

References

• Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services