Food Stamps and Food Programs
Information and Forms
The purpose of food stamps is to provide eligible households with an opportunity to obtain a more nutritious diet by supplementing their food budget. It is sometimes assumed that you must be on welfare to receive food stamps. This is simply not true. Of the 23 million people that receive food stamps, many are employed.
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Public Benefits: SNAP (Food Stamps) Program Overview
A general overview and information about the SNAP (Food Stamps) program put together by Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA). Read More
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Brochure: Food Stamps (SNAP)
A brochure with information about food stamps. Find out how to apply, eligibility and work requirements, overpayments, and what to do if your application for food stamps is denied. This brochure has information to help you get help with paying for food. Content Detail
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Fair Hearings: How to Defend Your Rights
Information about requesting fair hearings for TANF, Food Stamps, WIC, LIEAP, Section 8 or Public Housing, and Medicaid. Read More
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Application Forms for Public Assistance
Forms you need to apply for public assistance, including food stamps (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - cash assistance, and Health Coverage Assistance (Medicaid, Healthy Montana Kids). Content Detail
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Brochure: Fair Hearings: How to Protect Your Rights
This brochure has information on Fair Hearings. When DPHHS makes a decision about your public benefits that you disagree with, you can appeal that decision by requesting a fair hearing. DPHHS runs public benefits programs like food stamps (SNAP), cash assistance (TANF), Medicaid, and Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP). This brochures tells you when and how to request a fair hearing. Content Detail
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DPHHS: Food Stamp Program Overview
Information about the Montana Food Stamp program from the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Content Detail
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Public Benefits: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Information about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Read More
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DPHHS: WIC Program Overview
Information about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). This program provides guidance to improve eating habits and access to health care programs. Content Detail
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Other SNAP and Food Program Resources
Here are some more helpful resources available online about SNAP and other Food Programs. Read the short description and click the blue link to visit the website. Read More
