Myths about The Food Stamp Program
I can't
own a car and receive food stamps.
One
licensed vehicle per adult household member is allowed in
I'll
only receive $10 a month, so what's the point?
The
average monthly benefit in
It’s embarrassing
to use food stamps at the grocery store.
Paper
stamps have been replaced with the EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)
card. EBT makes using food stamps much
easier. It works just like an ATM
card. Each account has a pin number and
can be swiped through the machine at the grocery store just like a credit card.
If I get Food
Stamp Program then I can't get WIC or meals-on-wheels.
Households
that participate in the Food Stamp Program can still get programs such as
meals-on-wheels and WIC.
I can't own my
home and receive food stamps.
The
property you live on does not count against you. Also, the Food Stamp Program
does not require you to sign away your property or place liens on your home.
If I receive food
stamps then I am taking benefits away from people who really need them.
The
Food Stamp Program is an entitlement program.
That means that everyone who applies and is eligible will receive food
stamp benefits.
You have to be a
Many
immigrants who are not citizens can get food stamps or food stamps for their
children.
If I have an
emergency food stamps can't help because they take a long time to get.
Most
food stamp applications take thirty days to process but in some emergency
situations you can receive food stamp benefits in five days. This service is called expedited food stamps
and is available to people who are in specific emergency situations.
For more information about food stamps or for help with your application call The Legal Aid Society at (518) 462-6765 ext 327 or (800) 462-2922 ext. 327.
In accordance with
Federal law and the