Nutrition Outreach and Education Program

	Nutrition Outreach and Education Program

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Community Action now has a Foodstamp Outreach Worker to help individuals and families living in Wyoming County to apply for Foodstamps. There are many people in the county eligible for this benefit who have not applied to receive Foodstamps. Deb Strollo is our outreach worker available to help you determine if you may be eligible for Foodstamps. Although a visit to Wyoming County Department of Social Services is still necessary, you will have the things together that they need, and an idea of your eligibility.

Call Deb at 237-2600 for assistance in filling out the Foodstamp application and more information.

More Questions and Answers….

Q.	Is there a fee to meet with the outreach worker?
A.	No, Foodstamp Outreach is a free service offered by Community Action.

Q.	Why might I need an outreach worker? Can’t I just go to DSS and apply on my own?
A.	Anyone can apply for Foodstamps at their local DSS but sometimes people want help with the application and feel more comfortable coming to Community Action first.

Q.	I am working. Can someone who is working still get Foodstamps?
A.	You may be eligible. It depends on how much you earn and how many are in your family.

See chart below:

GROSS INCOME LIMITS*

Household Size	Maximum Monthly Income
1	1,009
2	1,354
3	1,698
Each additional member	+345

*These income limits do not apply to households with members who are disabled or age 60 or older. Call Deb to get more information.

Q.	I heard that if you are on Foodstamps you can’t have a car, a house, or any money in the bank. Is this true?
A.	This is not true. You can have a house and a car and still get food stamps. You can have up to 2,000 in resources ($3,000 if you are elderly or disabled)

Click here for more information about the United States Department of Agriculture