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If you would like help from the North Texas Food Bank in filling out your SNAP application for food assistance, click “start” to continue.
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    Here is how the process works 

    Step 1:Submit an application 

    We will guide you step by step. The application should take about 10 minutes to complete. 

    Step 2: Submit proof of your living situation

    This includes ID, paystubs, proof of address and expenses. You can do this during the application or within the next 30 days after submitting. You can send in via email at SNAPDocuments@ntfb.org, at your local HHSC office, by fax at 1-877-447-2839 or by mail at HHSC. P.O. Box 149027. Austin, TX 78714-0927. 

    Step 3: Processing and determining elegibility 

    Once the application is submitted Health and Human services will process and determine elegibility. You will get the response via mail at your mailing address it can take 30-45 days for HHSC to process the application. HHSC gives SNAP food benefits through the Texas Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Lone Star Card. This is a plastic card that's used like a debit card. Each month, your approved monthly benefit amount is placed in the card's account

    Disclosure: The North Texas Food Bank is a community partner with Health and Human Services. We will help you fill out your application and submit it to HHSC, but we do not determine eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Health and Human Services and any correspondence will be sent to your mailing address, NTFB does not receive any information regarding your case.

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    Lets start with some basic information

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    We're sorry this page only helps people in Texas apply for SNAP benefits

     

    If you would like information on how to apply for food, health or cash benefits outside of Texas please click here. 

     

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    Sorry we do not service your county

    You can find the food bank that does provide applciation assistance to your area by clicking here.

     

     

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    You may choose more than one option
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    Legally as it appears on your ID
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    Before we begin

    On the next few slides, we will present you with our case information release forms. Since the North Texas Food Bank is part of the Texas Community Partner Program, we are required to have signed consent forms for every client that allow us permission to assist you. If you would like to read more about the Community Partner Program you may do so by clicking here.

     

     

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    By signing this authorization form, you are giving the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) permission to release all or part of your case record, which may also include health information. You do not have to sign this release in order to apply for or receive benefits from HHSC. I authorize HHSC to release my case record to the following person or agency for the purpose(s) stated in Part A below. My information will remain available to the person or agency indicated until the expiration date stated in Part B. Part A – Release of information: I understand that my case record may contain protected health information. Release my information to the following person/agency: North Texas Food Bank: 3677 Mapleshade Ln., Plano, TX 75075 and/or 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Dallas, TX 75236 | Phone: 214-269-0906
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    What information do you authorize to share with the North Texas Food Bank?
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    Which date would you like authorization to end? If no date is entered the form will expire one year from your signature date
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    By signing this form I understand that North Texas Food Bank is helping me apply for HHSC benefits. I understand that the agency listed is acting on my behalf and is not acting on behalf of HHSC. I understand that to get help applying for HHSC benefits from the community partner agency listed above I must understand what's in this form and sign it.
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    Health and Human services may contact you by phone
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    This is optional
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    Month/Day/Year
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    We apologize these are the only 2 options available at the moment.
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    If you have one we strongly recommend including it here. If not you may leave it blank.
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    HHSC can get you an interpreter for free for your interview
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    Select the option that best describes your situation.
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    Add the following people even if they don't want to apply for benefits: -Spouse of anyone applying -Parents and step parents of children applying for benefits -A person age 21 or younger who lives with and is being cared for by someone applying for benefits
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    TANF Benefits

    For TANF benefits you will be asked information regarding the Mother and/or Father of each of the children in the home. If you do not know or are afraid to provide the information you may leave it blank but HHSC may ask you for clarification when they conduct your interview over the phone. 

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    HHSC needs information for both parents for each child. If you don't know you can leave it blank.
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    HHSC needs information for both parents for each child. If you don't know you can leave it blank.
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    HHSC needs information for both parents for each child. If you don't know you can leave it blank.
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    HHSC needs information for both parents for each child. If you don't know you can leave it blank.
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    • Deceased
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    Does anyone receive SSI, Social Security Disability or is there any physical/ mental health reason that prevents you from being able to work.
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    Regarding out of state benefits

    If you are still receiving benefits from another state you can apply in Texas but you will need to call the Health and Human Services office in that state to cancel your benefits. You cannot get benefits in 2 states at the same time, be sure to ask for proof of cancelled benefits as Texas may ask to verify that information. Contrary to popular belief these benefits do not "transfer" from one state to another. 

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    This means someone may have broken program rules and received a notice letting them know they cannot get benefits. This is different from being told you don't qualify.
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    Does anyone in the home have any of the following?
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    Please list any vehicles that anyone in the home owns or is paying for.
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    Please fill out as much as possible
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    • Weekly
    • Every 2 weeks
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    Please fill out as much as possible
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    Please fill out as much as possible
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    Please fill out as much as possible
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    • Daily
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    • Every 2 weeks
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    This includes child support, Social Security, VA, Cash gifts, Alimony, unemployment, etc.
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    You must follow these work rules to get SNAP benefits. - Reply to all letters from jobs or work programs -Work at the job or train in the program you are in. - Accept a job if you are offered one. There are exemptions to these rules such as being disabled, having children younger than 6 years old or being over 59 years old. By signing this form I agree to follow the SNAP work rules.
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    Select the option that best describes your situation
    • Rent/ Pay mortgage
    • Own your home
    • with someone else in their home
    • Homeless shelter
    • Shelter for battered women
    • Drug treatment center
    • Group Home
    • Other
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    Please list the cost of the most recent bill, this can be an estimate if you don't know the exact amount
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    Examples: Babysitter, Daycare, Afterschool care, Adult daycare
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    Please fill out as much as possible if you do not know an answer you can leave it blank.
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    Select all that apply
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    This includes US Armed Forces, National Guard, Reserves, and/or State Military Forces
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    Benefits that are currently active
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    If anyone on your case can't pay for their medical bills, Medicaid might pay them. - The bills must be for services they got in the last 3 months
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    Please select the option that best describes how everyone on the case files income taxes
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    This is completely optional and does not affect your eligibility for HHSC benefits. The RPP is an additional resource that NTFB offers where we can help you find additional resources such as low-cost health care, rental assistance, utility assistance, legal aid, work force programs, etc. If you decide to join, a referral specialist will contact you within the next two business days to perform an assessment over the phone to gauge your needs. Enrollment period is typically between one to three years but you can choose to opt out at any time.
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    By signing this consent form I am voluntarily joining North Texas Food Banks Referral Partner Program for a period of 12 months. I may choose to withdraw at any time from this program or re-enroll at the end of the twelve months. The Referral partner program has no effect on my application or eligibility for HHSC benefits.
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    Supporting Documents 

    If you have any supporting documents you can turn them in to HHSC by dropping it off at a local office, faxing it to 1-877-447-2839 or by mail to HHSC, PO Box 149024, Austin, TX 78714-9968. These are some example of documents you may need for your application although they may not all be applicable to your situation. 

    • ID (goverment issued)
    • Proof of address (rental agreement, utility bill, ID, car insurance, etc.)
    • Proof of earned income (Pay stubs, employer verification form 1028)
    • Proof of other income (SS Award letter, VA letter, child support documents, etc.)
    • Proof of Child Care (If applicable)
    • Proof of disability (if applicable)

    You can also send your documents in to our verification email at SNAPDocuments@ntfb.org if you do send it please include your name and date of birth.

    If you need any verification document you can download it or have it mailed by requesting it here. 

     

     

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    You're Almost Done!

    Click Next to sign and submit your inquiry

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    I certify under penalty of perjury that the information I have provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If it is not, I may be subject to criminal prosecution.
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