If you are like most people in today's economy, your family budget is tight. You
may have to cut back on your grocery purchases to make ends meet. This situation may effect the proper nutrition of your family.
The Food Stamp Program may be the solution to this dilemma. The program supplements the grocery budget of working families.
About the Food Stamp Program
- The rules of the program are changing.
- Food stamps are not Welfare.
- You can own a dependable car and still be eligible.
- Reporting requirements are not as time consumiing as before.
- Now you receive an electronic debit card - not stamps to purchase groceries.
Are you...
- on a limited family budget?
- on a tight work schedule?
- having trouble understanding EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)?
- concerned about privacy?
- having transportation problems?
- Using your grocery money to pay for prescriptions?
- worried about income eligibilities?
If you answered yes to any of the above question; then Information and Referral of
South Central Counties can help.
Call us at 814-643-4202 or toll free at
1-888-644-4202
Information and Referral has trained staff who can conduct your confidential pre-screening
over the telephone. When you call, please be ready to talk about your your household income and assets. You will be able to
decide if it is worth your time to apply. The telephone interview takes about 15-20 minutes. Our office is open Monday
through Friday 8:30 a. to 4:00 pm. If you are unable to call during those times, please leave a message and a time for us
to call you that is convenient.
