TN Dept of Human Services - Lauderdale County - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Description:

Provides food stamp card for purchase of food items only; expedites emergency services (receipt of card within 5 days after being determined eligible) for families/individuals with little or no income. Persons without an address may use that of a shelter, friend, or Dept of Human Services. Customers may walk in to their local DHS office to apply, apply online or print off applications from website.
Call or contact by email or live chat at the website of the Family Assistance Service Center. May also check on status of your current case through the CONTACTS INFORMATION link at the website; requires your name, date of birth and the last four digits of your SSN. Send verification information by Fax from outside TN to (615) 687-5535.

Contact Family Assistance Service Center by tollfree number (866-311-4287) or online to request changes to existing food stamp case or to request that an application be mailed to you; along with the application you will receive a pre-paid envelope to return the application to the local office.

The customer has the option of providing the needed verification by fax, mail or dropping the information off at one of the local offices.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Apply online, print off application from website; DHS offices also accept applications from walk-in clients or will mail applications upon request

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Applicants must be US citizens or legal aliens, reside in TN county in which applying, have access to cooking facilities (homeless shelters acceptable), and meet income guidelines based on federal poverty level. Income of entire household used to determine eligibility, except for ages 60 and over.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

March 7, 2024

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Legal Status:

State