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>> Locate State Benefits >> New Hampshire

WHAT IS IT: BENEFITS REPORT

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Details appear below for each of the benefit programs you selected to be included in this Benefits Report. Based on the information you provided, it appears that you may be eligible to participate in or receive benefits from these programs (GovBenefits.gov cannot guarantee your eligibility).

IMPORTANT: This information will be lost once you leave the GovBenefits.gov website.

You may wish to print this report for future reference. Created on Oct. 16, 2004

Program name Am I eligible?
New Hampshire Food Stamp Program Am I eligible?

Eligibility criteria
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Hampshire 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. 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.

Description
The Food Stamp Program is about good nutrition and health. It provides eligible individuals and households with benefits used to purchase food items at grocery stores, supermarkets or other participating food retailers. The Food Stamp Program ensures that all recipients have an opportunity to learn more about purchasing and preparing nutritious meals.

Managing organization
New Hampshire http://www.state.nh.us

Program contact information & web resources
To apply for the Food Stamp Program, visit a NH Department of Health and Human Services District Office. If you are disabled or a senior, or have no transportation, you may apply by mail and do not have to come to our office. You may request an application by calling any District Office.

Locations and phone numbers are available by clicking on the following link:
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/FOODSTAMPS/default.htm

For more information, contact Client Services Toll Free at
800-852-3345 4238

 
 
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