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Department of Human Services
ADDRESS:
126 W. 5th Street
P.O. Box 395
Akron, Colorado 80720
TELEPHONE:
970-345-2238
FAX:
970-345-2237
E-Mail: jerri.spear@state.co.us
Washington County Food Stamps Program
The Food Stamp Program provides benefits to low-income people that they can use to buy food to improve their diets. Food stamp recipients spend their benefits with a Quest card that can be used to purchase groceries at any participating grocery store or other retailer.
The Colorado State Food Stamps Program assists low-income individuals and families who need assistance purchasing food. Individuals and families should apply for food stamp benefits at the Washington County Department of Human Services. The county worker will interview applicants and determine the household eligibility for benefits.
The county office will also assist the applicants with locating appropriate employment. Most able-bodied adult household members are required to register with the Employment First Program.
Food Stamps Program Eligibility
Eligibility criteria
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001 who are responsible for a person or persons age 60 and under or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who are responsible for a person or persons age 61 and over. Those in group (1) and group (2) qualifiers 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.
Additional Information on Government Benefit Eligibility
GovBenefits.gov helps citizens access government benefit eligibility information through a free, confidential, and easy-to-use online screening tool. After answering some basic questions, the user receives a customized report listing the benefit programs for which the user, or person for whom he or she is entering information, may be eligible.
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