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Food stamps question.



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amother


 

Post Sun, Jan 01 2012, 9:31 am
Scenario.
I worked full time with three kids (one a newborn) and just got laid off.
I am trying to figure out if my uneployment check plus foodstamps will be more than my 'potential' income minus day care expenses.
How do I find out how much foodstamps a family of five gets?
Is there anyone who can give me an approximate amount so I can make an informed decision.
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amother


 

Post Sun, Jan 01 2012, 9:35 am
Try a food stamp calculator online and enteer all your information.
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amother


 

Post Sun, Jan 01 2012, 9:38 am
I think it depends on your state, but I'm not sure. Some states have an on-line calculator that allows you to estimate how much aid you are eligible for, and in what amounts. Your children may also be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance from your state, if you need that too.
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amother


 

Post Sun, Jan 01 2012, 10:22 am
I tried the online calculator and it said I ca get a maximum of $793 per month.
Can a person really get that much?
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Pickle Lady




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 01 2012, 11:49 am
amother wrote:
I tried the online calculator and it said I ca get a maximum of $793 per month.
Can a person really get that much?


That is possible.
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amother


 

Post Sun, Jan 01 2012, 11:52 am
amother wrote:
I tried the online calculator and it said I ca get a maximum of $793 per month.
Can a person really get that much?
It's possible. Depends on your income.
You need to include your unemployment check as your income.
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Hashem_Yaazor




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 01 2012, 1:11 pm
Even if your foodstamps (+ unemployment) > take home wages, it won't help with other expenses just because you can spend a lot of $ on food...
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amother


 

Post Sun, Jan 01 2012, 1:22 pm
unemployment counts towards income and it causes you to be illegible to much less. When I was on unemployment I was only illegible to like $96 and after I finished unemployment I was illegible to over $600. were a family of 5
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amother


 

Post Sun, Jan 01 2012, 2:12 pm
Before applying for food stamps in NJ I used the calculator and I did end up receiving about the amount it stated. Unemployment income won't reduce your expense dollar for dollar though (that is, $100 in UI doesn't reduce your eligibility $100). The calculator assumes your available income is reduced by your housing/ utility expense (up to a maximum), then calculates a fixed percentage of your remaining income as available for food.
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amother


 

Post Wed, Aug 21 2013, 7:55 pm
I live in NJ and received a letter saying we are eligible for food stamps.

I received the letter 2 weeks ago and have not received a card.

There is a number listed to call but it is impossible to get through.

Does anyone know how long it takes to receive the card after approval?
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