You probably qualify if you:
Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
Make less than 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (Table 1)
OR
Make less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (Table 2) if you have qualifying child care costs**
Note: For most households, there is no resource limit.
If someone in your house is
60 or older or disabled, you may be able to get food stamps/SNAP even if your income is over the limits. Contact an
EarnBenefits Counselor to see if you might qualify.
TABLE: 130% FPL
| Food Stamps |
| family size | monthly income | annual income |
| 1 |
$1,180 |
$14,157 |
| 2 |
$1,594 |
$19,123 |
| 3 |
$2,008 |
$24,089 |
| 4 |
$2,422 |
$29,055 |
| 5 |
$2,836 |
$34,021 |
| 6 |
$3,249 |
$38,987 |
| 7 |
$3,663 |
$43,953 |
| 8 |
$4,077 |
$48,919 |
| for each additional person, add |
$414 |
$4,966 |
TABLE: 200% FPL
Food Stamps:
Families with Child Care Costs |
| family size | monthly income | annual income |
| 1 |
$1,815 |
$21,780 |
| 2 |
$2,452 |
$29,420 |
| 3 |
$3,088 |
$37,060 |
| 4 |
$3,725 |
$44,700 |
| 5 |
$4,362 |
$52,340 |
| 6 |
$4,998 |
$59,980 |
| 7 |
$5,635 |
$67,620 |
| 8 |
$6,272 |
$75,260 |
| for each additional person, add |
$637 |
$7,640 |
**NOTE: Qualifying childcare/dependent care expenses include all out-of-pocket costs for the care of a child under 18 or a disabled adult so that they can work or attend school. A dependent adult must be receiving disability benefits to be included
Updated 12/02/2011
