Food Stamps Application Instructions
To apply for Delaware Food Stamps (SNAP), the following options exist:
Online Application
You can apply online for SNAP benefits in Deleware through the Deleware ASSIST website. The ASSIST website provides easy and fast online services for number of services available in state of Delaware.
Apply Through a DHSS Office
You can also apply for Food Stamps (SNAP) benefits through office of Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS). Download the application here: www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss/files/form100.pdf
After you've downloaded the application, complete it in all respects and make sure that you're stating truth only. There are penalties for making false statement in your application.
Remember, all the information included in your application will have to be proved before you get the SNAP benefits. If anything changes after you've submitted the application, inform DHSS at the earliest if such information was included in the application to avoid future complications.
Eligibility Requirements
To receive Food Stamps in Delaware, the following basic eligibility requirements have to be met:
- Must be a US citizen or a qualified alien
- Must be a resident of state of Delaware
- Must have meet income guidelines required for the program
- Households already enrolled in SSI, TANF or GA program don't need to meet income guidelines
Income Eligibility
Individuals receiving TANF, GA, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are exempt from undergoing an income test for eligibility to receive food benefits. For the majority of households, the maximum gross monthly income limit is established at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
| Household Size | Maximum Gross Monthly Income 200% FPL | Gross Monthly Income Limit 130% FPL | Net Monthly Income Limit 100% FPL | Maximum Monthly Benefit Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,266 | $1,473 | $1,133 | $281 |
| 2 | $3,052 | $1,984 | $1,526 | $516 |
| 3 | $3,840 | $2,495 | $1,920 | $740 |
| 4 | $4,626 | $3,007 | $2,313 | $939 |
| 5 | $5,412 | $3,518 | $2,706 | $1,116 |
| 6 | $6,200 | $4,029 | $3,100 | $1,339 |
| 7 | $6,986 | $4,541 | $3,493 | $1,480 |
| 8 | $7,772 | $5,052 | $3,886 | $1,691 |
| For each additional person add | $788 | $512 | $394 | $211 |
For Food Stamps (SNAP) eligibility, children under the age of 22 living with parents will be considered part of the same household and they will have to apply for benefits with their parents and not individually.
In order to determine your eligibility online, you can visit Delaware ASSIST website and click 'Do I Qualify?' from the right sidebar.