Eligibility criteria
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Wyoming 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
Did you know that for every 5 people that are eligible for the FS program in Wyoming, only 3 are receiving benefits? The Wyoming Food Stamp program is taking the necessary steps to reach all people that meet the 130% poverty level, by reaching out to all potential individuals and families. The Food Stamp program, under the Department of Family Services (DFS), provides crucial support to needy households and to those making the transition from welfare to work. Our mission is to raise the levels of nutrition among low-income households, and provide them more nutritious foods for a better diet. The Food Stamp program follows regulations and rules established by the federal government and the Food Stamp Act of 1977 as the basis for the present day program. If you think you are eligible for Food Stamps in Wyoming or if you need some help in applying, or need help managing your food budget, we encourage you to find out more about the Food Stamp program by contacting your local DFS office. They will be able to assist you through this process. If you want to proceed through the process, the first step is to fill out an application, or you can also call the office and ask them to send you one. Benefits/Applications can be obtained in each of the 23 counties and are made available to people in outlying communities and reservations. While GovBenefits.gov has the ability to pre-screen you for food stamps at a high-level, you may also want to visit the US Department of Agriculture's pre-screening tool to check your eligibility and determine how much in monthly assistance you may be eligible to receive.

Managing organization
Wyoming http://www.state.wy.us

Program contact information & web resources
For questions about the Food Stamp Program call:
800-457-3659

To download an application for benefits, click here:
http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/pdf/FoodStampDFS100.pdf

Press "0" after an answer is heard.

Visit USDA's pre-screening tool at:
http://209.48.219.49/fns/

Any questions that you might have as you complete this application please contact your local DFS office for assistance. The address and phone numbers for local DFS offices are listed at
http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/districts/base2.htm

For more information about the Wyoming Food Stamp Program, visit us online at:
http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/foodstampinfo.html