How to Calculate Food Stamp Allotments in Georgia

Food stamps are used to purchase nutritious foods.

Low-income families in Georgia can receive food stamps to help purchase food each month. The benefits can be used at authorized retailers such as supermarkets and grocery stores. Prior to applying for food stamps, you can calculate how much you might receive if you qualify for assistance. In Georgia, the average food stamp allotment is $236 per month. The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services provides an online tool that can be used without entering personal information such as Social Security numbers and names.

Instructions

1. Visit the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) website and access the COMPASS online tool.

2. Click "Am I Eligible" and review the information provided about the COMPASS online tool. The section includes a listing of services offered by DFCS and a disclosure concerning the use of COMPASS. Click "Next."

3. Check the "Food Stamp Benefits" box and click "Next." If you are interested in calculating benefits or determining your eligibility for other programs, check the appropriate boxes before advancing.

4. Enter the requested information. You will need to provide information regarding your household including income, expense and housing information. The answers you provide will be used to calculate your possible allotment of food stamps. Click "Next."

5. Review the screening results. The amount you may qualify for is listed in the "Food Stamp Benefits" section. The amount listed is only an estimation based on the information you provided. The actual amount you receive may be more or less than the listed amount.

References

• Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
• Georgia Division of Family and Children Services: Food Stamps in Georgia Fact Sheet