How to Apply for Food Stamps in Floyd County, Ind.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps, helps people with low incomes buy groceries. Most people who qualify can get food stamps within 30 days of applying, but in certain circumstances, you can get assistance in one week or even sooner. In Indiana, the Division of Family Resources administers the food stamps program and staff there can tell you if you qualify for expedited assistance.
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Things You'll Need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of expenses
- Other documentation if requested
Instructions
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Visit the Floyd County Division of Family Resources office at 800 East 8th St. in New Albany Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 to apply for food stamps (these are the office hours as of November 2010).
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Complete an application. Ask for assistance from Division of Family Resources staff if you need help.
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Take proof of all household income, including paycheck stubs and proof of things like Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, with you when you apply for food stamps. Also take proof of living expenses like rent or mortgage and utility bills, proof of any court-ordered child support paid by you or someone else in your household, proof of child care or elder care expenses and proof of any medical bills for elderly or disabled household members that are not covered by Medicare or Medicaid. The Division of Family Resources may need to see other kinds of documentation as well, depending on your circumstances. If you need help getting any of the necessary documentation, ask the Division of Family Resources staff for assistance.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply online if you prefer. If you apply online, you will need to take the required documentation to the Floyd County Division of Family Resources office or mail it to Division of Family Resources, 800 East 8th St., New Albany, IN 47150.
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