Montgomery County, PA Community Action Development Commission

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

This is a Crisis Service
  • Program Status: Open

Providing Nutrition Assistance

This is the most important program for fighting hunger in the United States.  It used to be called the Food Stamp program, but the name has now changed to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.  This change is to promote the nutrition benefits and reflects that it is now easier than ever to apply.   CADCOM has contracted with the Department of Public Welfare to provide SNAP information services and enroll people for SNAP benefits.  CADCOM staff travel throughout the county helping eligible people receive SNAP, but we can also enroll you over the phone.  Depending on how many are in your family a phone enrollment will take 20-45 minutes.

Eligibility

Eligibility is 160% of poverty for most indiduals and families.  However, if your household includes someone who is disabled, or 60 years of age, the eligibility level increases to 200%.  Check our eligibility table to find your allowable income based on household size. 

If you are a little bit over, don't be discouraged.  You may have circumstances such as medical bills that will make you eligible.

If you have been denied in the past, you may be eligible now due to rule changes since 2009.

Please note: Only U.S. citizens can receive SNAP.  If you are not a citizen, but your children are citizens, you may apply for the children.

Income Guidelines

Income of 160 or 200% of Federal Poverty Level, based on your current income.

Fees

No charge

What Does the Program Provide?

The SNAP Outreach Coordinator can assist with: enrollment in the SNAP Program, pre-screening to determine eligibility, conflict resolution with the County Assistance Office, and information on your rights.

We also provide training for organizations who wish to offer these services to their clients.

Please note: although CADCOM can help you with an application, only the local County Assistance Offices can approve and distribute SNAP benefits.

Program Background and Details

CADCOM is always looking for individuals interested in volunteering as an authorized representative for a SNAP applicant. An authorized representative speaks and acts on behalf of applicant by doing such things as receiving applicants mail from the County Assistance Office, setting up appointments with County Assistance Office and attending the appointment with the applicant. Many individuals do not receive SNAP benefits simply because they have trouble with the application process. Your help is needed; all it takes is about an hour a week.