The Idaho Food Stamps Program 4/26/2010
What is the Idaho Food Stamps Program?
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Food Stamps Program helps people buy the food they need for good health. Eligible families receive a Quest card which can be used instead of cash to purchase food items. The amount of Food Stamps you get each month is based on your monthly income.
What If I Need Food Stamps Right Away?
- If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, you may qualify to get Food Stamps within seven days of your application date:
- Is your income this month less than $150?
- Are your assets (cash, savings, checking), less than $100?
- Is your monthly income plus your assets less than your housing and utility costs?
- Is someone in your household a migrant or seasonal farm worker?
How Can I Apply for Idaho Food Stamps?
You can apply for Food Stamps with just your name, address, and signature on the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Application for Assistance. You will need to provide the rest of your information on the application before Health and Welfare can determine if you are eligible. You can use the same application to apply for other benefits like medical coverage, cash assistance, child care, etc.
You can apply for Food Stamps at your local Idaho Deaprtment of Health and Welfare office or contact the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application mailed to you. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588.
You can search for Food Stamps contact information in the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine online database.