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Program Description
Food stamps began in the United States in the late 1930's to help people buy and eat nutritious food, be stronger, and make up a more productive society. In 1971, the Food Stamp Program became a nationwide entitlement program. That means that as long as you meet the rules for food stamps, you have a legal right to get them.
Eligibility for food stamp benefits depends on the number of people in your household and how much income you have. To get food stamp benefits, households must meet certain tests, including resource (assets) and income tests.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Massachusetts and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $11,677 if one person lives in the household; $15,757 if two people live in the household; $19,849 if three people live in the household; $23,929 if four people live in the household; $28,009, if five people live in the household; $32,089 if six people live in the household; $36,169 if seven people live in the household; or $40,249 if more than seven people live in the household.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
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