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Each household must meet one of the following household income eligibility criteria to be potentially eligible to receive an allocation of commodity foods at any scheduled distribution.

• Participation in any of the following federal or state programs:
  • Colorado works (with copy of award letter)
  • Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
  • Old Age Pension (OAP)
  • Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND)
  • Aid to the Blind (AB)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Medicaid Eligible Foster Children
  • Electric Benefit Transfer (EBT) (with copy of award letter)
• Household containing Foster Children as defined in Staff Manual, Volume VII (7,708.1). Family size will be based only on the number of Medicaid eligible foster children living in the household.
• Household “Gross” monthly income declared by the household at or prior to the scheduled distribution shall not exceed the following income guidelines (2008):
  
  

  Household Size	Gross Monthly Income
  1	$ 1,604
  2	$ 2,159
  3	$ 2,714
  4	$ 3,269
  5	$ 3,824
  6	$ 4,379
  7	$ 4,934
  8	$ 5,489
  For each additional family member add $555

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN PERSON BY THE INDIVIDUAL APPLYING FOR SERVICES

To complete an application, please bring the following items:

• Colorado Picture ID
• Proof of Total Household Income
• Verification of Correct Address
  
  To:

2631 East 4th Street,
Pueblo, CO 81001

Monday through Friday ~ 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Attention:
Susie Mondragon (583-6313)
Mary Espinoza (583-4991)
Chris Hernandez (583-6199)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) is a federal program that provides monthly emergency and supplemental food packages to individuals and families who meet the income guidelines (see below) set by the federal government.

The San Diego Food Bank administers the program and distributes USDA provided food to over 69,000 individuals at 91 distribution sites every month throughout San Diego County. Participants on the Emergency Food Assistance Program receive a bag of food once a month at a local distribution site in their area.

Click here to download the EFAP 2009 flyer (English)
Click here to download the EFAP 2009 flyer (Spanish)

HOW TO SIGN UP:

In order to register, applicants can visit an EFAP food distribution site in their area. At the distribution site, applicants must state their household income; give their name and address; and state the number of people living in their household. Documentation is not required to register for the program.

New applicants who qualify for the program and need immediate food assistance can visit an EFAP ‘emergency site,’ sign up to the program and receive an emergency bag of food and at the same time.

After signing up, new participants will be entitled to receive food bags from an EFAP distribution site within their zip code on the allocated food distribution day every month.

Please note, due to federal restrictions, all food distribution sites will only be able to provide emergency food packages to a household, outside of the set monthly distributions, three times per year. Households who have reached their maximum emergency food allocation for the year should contact the SDFB on 1-866-350-FOOD (3663)

Applicants who meet the income guidelines will be accepted into the program and will be given the address of their local distribution site based on their household’s zip code.

To see if you meet the income guidelines, refer to the income chart below:

TYPICAL EFAP FOOD ITEMS:

Food items vary from month to month. A typical EFAP bag will include: canned vegetables, canned soups, canned fruit juice, canned fruits, canned meats, spaghetti, rice, beans and frozen food items.

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION SITES

Click here to download a full list of the 91 food distribution sites

PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION

For public transit information call: 619-233-3004 or visit: www.sdcommute.com

Call SafeNet: 1-800-723-3638

Oregon SafeNet connects people with basic needs – food, shelter, bills (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 8 pm).

Find a Food Bank

Oregon Food Bank (OFB) is a network of 915 hunger-relief agencies. Call (503) 282-0555 to find emergency food boxes and meal sites near you.

Apply for SNAP (food stamps)

You don't need to be unemployed or on other assistance programs to qualify. Even if you or someone in your household is working, you may still be eligible. Questions? Call 1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET).

1. Download and print the application or get a copy at any DHS office.
2. Fill in the information.
3. Turn it in at your local DHS office.

More about applying for SNAP

Other Assistance

Child Meal Programs

School-age children and teens in Oregon can participate in a variety of meal programs through their schools and local parks. Call 1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET) for programs in your area.

Oregon Department of Human Services

(DHS) administers a variety of programs including Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and others.

Oregon Helps

Free and confidential online service that estimates your eligibility for SNAP (food stamp) and other programs that offer housing, health insurance, tax credits, cash assistance for families with children and more.

CLICK HERE

About the Idaho Food Stamp Program
   

The Idaho Food Stamp Program helps low-income families buy the food they need in order to stay healthy. An eligible family receives an Idaho Quest Card, which is used in card scanners at the grocery store. The card uses money from a Food Stamp account set up for the eligible family to pay for food items.

APPLY FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE
You can apply for food assistance with just your name, address, and signature on our Application for Assistance. This gets you started, but we still need you to provide the rest of the information on the application before we can determine if you’re eligible to receive food assistance.

IMMEDIATE FOOD ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
If you need food assistance immediately, and are eligible, we can provide benefits within seven days. You must meet certain criteria in order to qualify for the expedited services.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order to receive food assistance, certain eligibility requirements must be met in areas such as, citizenship/immigration status, income, resources, work requirements, and other areas based on your household's circumstances. To find out whether you could be eligible for Food Stamps, check out this pre-screening tool (use only as a guide, not as a final determination). Regardless of the results of the tool, we encourage you to come in to our offices. A quick conversation will help you find out whether you may be eligible. 

FOOD STAMP AMOUNT
The amount of Food Stamps you get (also called benefit amount), depends on a variety of cirumstances such as, the number of people in your household, your income, and other factors. Generally, the larger the household size or the lower the income, the higher the benefit amount.

RECERTIFYING FOR FOOD STAMPS
If eligible for Food Stamps, you are required to recertify every so often. When your household is due for recertification, the Department will notify you and provide you with the information and forms required to complete the process.

MORE INFORMATION
If you need more information about the Idaho Food Stamp program, check out the Food Stamp Frequently Asked Questions. If you cannot find the information you're looking for, or you need information or forms in a different format than provided on our web site, please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

D4 Agape Christian Church Web - 2515 California St, Denver - 303.830.8926/ 303.296.2454 – Map
Food: Hot Lunch – Mon thru Fri 10 am – 2:15 pm Saturday’s 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Comments: Call first - UPDATED 2010

D4 American Red Cross (Mile High Chapter Headquarters) Web - 444 Sherman St, Denver - 303-722-7474- Map
Emergency Food Services - UPDATED 2010
Food: ELIGIBILITY: residents of Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver and Jefferson counties -
Other Services: C/F/SA/T/
Comments: 24 hr crisis hotline 303-722-7474

D4 Annunciation Twin Parishes - St. Vincent De Paul - 3663 Humboldt St, Denver 303-294-0684 Map
Food: Tue - Thur 10 a.m. - noon; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Other Services: CA
Eligibility: Residents between Colorado Blvd and Brighton Blvd, between 30th and 56th ID and proof of residence required

D4 Campbell Chapel A.M.E. - 1500 East 22nd Ave - Denver 80205 - 303-839-5058 - Map
Food Bank: Open every fourth Friday of each month - Web Site

D4 Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church Web 1100 Fillmore St, Denver 303.333.9366 Map
Food: Saturday Noon - UPDATED 2010
Other Services: HA/MD
Eligibility: Chronically mental ill

D4 Catholic Charities & Community Services Web - Central Referral - 2525 W. Alameda Av, Denver – 303-742-0828
UPDATED 2010

D4 Catholic Charities Samaritan House Outreach Web- 2100 Broadway, Denver 303.294.0241 Map
Food: M - F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - UPDATED 2010
Eligibility: Photo ID and proof of income

D4 Catholic Charities Samaritan House Shelter Web 2301 Lawrence St, Denver 303.297.1760 Map
Food: Call or visit for information - UPDATED 2010
Other Services: CA/JA/MD and more
24 Hour Shelter Facility for the Homeless
Comments: For individuals and families

D4 Central Denver Community Services - 730 21st St, (Stout-& California) – 303-295-1956 Map
Web Site: This is an additional listing of Denver Area Food Banks and could be redundant with our site
UPDATED 2010
Food: Mon - Fri: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Other Services: C/T
Eligibility: All in need with proof of residency and sobriety.
Comments: Emergency assistance, and referrals based on guidelines and counseling

D4 Church in the City Web- E. Colfax Av @ Josephine 303-322-5733 Map
Food: 2nd & 4th Sundays: 12.30 p.m. Call First - UPDATED 2010

D4 Church of the Holy Ghost Web - 1900 California St, Denver 303.297.3441 Map
Food: M - F 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Soup Kitchen Sat 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Eligibility: All in need - UPDATED 2010
Other Services: FA

D4 Church of the Rockies (Metropolitan Community Church) Web - 980 Clarkson St, Denver 303.860.1819 Map
Food: Mondays at 4 PM - UPDATED 2010
Eligibility: Gays, lesbians, their families, and their friends.

D4 Colorado Aids Project Web - 701 E. Colfax Av, Denver 303.837.0166 or 303.837.1501
Food: Call to register for CAP Program and obtain food distribution times
UPDATED 2010
Eligibility: Individuals with HIV/AIDS
Other Services: CA/FA/HA/LA

D4 Commodity Supplemental Food Program Web - 80 S. Santa Fe 303.436.2806 Map
Food: Mon - Sat: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Other Services: CA
Eligibility: Low-income Denver residents
Other Services: CA/cooking classes, nutrition information

D4 Denver Inner City Parish Web 1212 Mariposa, Denver Map
Food: Monday thru Friday 9 AM until 1 PM
Also Summer Lunch and Breakfast Program Offered (for youth)
Other Services: Noon meals for seniors 55 and over on Saturdays
Eligibility: photo ID required - Updated 2010

D4 Denver Rescue Mission- Web - 1130 Park Av. West (23rd & Broadway/Lawrence) - Denver - 303.294.0157 Map
Food: Mon - Fri: 8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. & 12:45 p.m - 3 p.m. clients may receive a food box once a month.
Other Services: DA/FM/JA/MD/SA/WA - UPDATED 2010
Eligibility: Men only (for night shelter); families and single mothers (for food pantry) only w/photo ID
Comments: Clothing, dental, employment support services, food, hot meals served 3x/day, medical, men's shelter

D4 Denver Urban Ministries Web 1717 E. Colfax, Av, Denver 303.355.4896 Map
Food M, T, Th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; W & Sat 9 a.m. - noon
Other Services: CA/HA/UA - UPDATED 2010
Comments: May receive food once a month up to 3X/year. Fresh produce is available free of charge for clients on Thursdays.

D4 Epworth United Methodist - 3401 High Street Denver - 303-295-2468
Food: Call for information - Web Site

D4 Family Resource Center of Zion Baptist Church Web - 2368 Emerson St - 303.333.2780 Map
Food: Contact - Culinary Center for Community and Membership - UPDATED 2010
Other Services: CA

D4 First Baptist Church Web - 1373 Grant St., Denver 80203 303.861.2501 Map
Food: Contact
Other Services: CA
Comments: They provide referrals

D4 Gathering Place Web - 1535 High St., Denver 303.321.4198 Map
Food: Contact
Other Services: CA/CD/ED/SA/WA - UPDATED 2010
Eligibility: single women and women with children
Comments: Day shelter hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.- Referrals, day center services, showers & laundry, telephones, message center, computer lab, GED classes

D4 Human Services/Spirit Program 1245 E. Colfax Av # 408, Denver 303.832/8194 Map
Food: Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - Call First
Other Services: CN/FA/HA/TA (crisis counseling & travelers aid)
Eligibility: Residents of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver and Jefferson counties

D4 Laporte Centre - 1617 E. 31st Av, Denver 303.295.0900 Map
Food: Tue, Wed, Thur: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Call First
Other Services: CA
Comments: Limited clothing bank

D4 Metro Care Ring Web - 1100 E. 18th Ave, Denver 80218 - 303.860.7200 Map
Food: M - F: 9/9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (closed 2nd Wed.); Tues: 6 - 8 p.m.
Other Services: CA/CD/MD/HA/JA/TA/UA
Eligibility: Clients may receive food every 30 days
Comments: Call for appointment to become a client: (photo ID, birth certificates or SS cards for all persons in household,
& current proof of residence)

D4 Old Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard Web - 854 Pearl St., Denver 303.860.7763 Map
Food: Sun 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Eligibility: All in need (photo ID required), depending on food availability

D4 Open Door Ministries Web 1441 Ogden St – Denver – 303-830-2201 Map
Food: Call for more information – Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Eligibility: Reside in Capitol Hill area - UPDATED 2010

D4 People’s Presbyterian Church - 2780 York St, Denver Map
Food: Call first – Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm

D4 Sacred Heart Catholic Parish Web - 2760 Larimer St, Denver 303.294.9830 Map
Food: Tues mornings - UPDATED 2010
Other Services: CA

D4 Salvation Army Web – 1930 Sherman St Denver – 303-861-4833 Map
Food: Mon – Fri 8:30 am 4:30 pm - UPDATED 2010
Eligibility: Call for program details

D4 Scott United Methodist Church Web 2880 Garfield St, Denver 303.322.8967 Map
Food: Call for information - Every Thursday 9 AM until 1 PM except last Thursday of each month
UPDATED 2010

D4 Senior Support Services - 1576 Sherman St, # 220, Denver - 846 E. 18th Av, Denver 303.832.1622 Map
Food: Mon - Fri 11 am to 4 pm; Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Other Services: CA/MD/SA/FA/UA and various support services
Eligibility: Low-income & homeless seniors (55+) in Denver city/county w/membership

D4 St. Elizabeth Church Web - 1060 St. Francis Way, (Auraria Campus)  Denver 303.534.4014 Map
Food: Sandwich Line Daily at 9:30 AM and Food Bank - Call first  UPDATED 2010
Eligibility: Families & seniors (Photo ID & proof of residence)

D4 St. Vincent De Paul Society - All Locations in Denver Area - UPDATED 2010
Call for nearest location for Food Programs: - Visit Web Site for Contact Information

D4 Supportive Services Program for Single Women (VOA) - 2877 Lawrence St, Denver 303.295.2165 Map
Food: Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Eligibility: Metro area residents

D4 Urban Peak Web
Drop In Center - 1577 Clarkson, Denver 303.863.7325 Map
Food: Call for information – Lunch served daily
Other Services AA/CA/CN/JA/MD/SA - UPDATED 2010
Eligibility: Youth 20 and younger
Comments: Night shelter, transitional living assistance, drug & alcohol counseling, assistance obtaining identification records.  Night shelter location: Basement of St. Paul's United Methodist Church Map - 1615 Ogden, Denver (8 p.m. - 8 a.m.)

D4 Volunteers of America -  2877 Lawrence St, Denver 303.295.2165 Map
Visit Their Nutrition Services Web Page for additional information
Food: Sun - Th 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or M -Th 9L30 a.m. - 11 a.m. & noon - 3 p.m.
Other Services CA
Comments: Denver’s largest volunteer clearing house – Please visit their website and volunteer!

CLICK HERE

For Website

At a Glance

The Georgia WIC Program is the nation's seventh largest Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The Food and Nutrition Service administers the program at the federal level and provides funds to state agencies for program implementation and administration. At the state level, the Department of Community Health, Division of Public Health, WIC Branch administers the program.

WIC has provided nutrition education and supplemental foods to low income families for thirty years. In federal fiscal Year (FFY) 2008, the Georgia WIC Program provided benefits to approximately 305,516 individuals. Children are the largest category of WIC participant types. In Federal Fiscal Year FFY 2008, 146,919 children, 80,696  infants, 23,697 prenatals, 21,612 breastfeeding and 32,591 non-breastfeeding women received monthly benefits through the Georgia WIC Program. The Georgia WIC Program contributes approximately $309.4 million to the state's economy; $175.9 million in food, $78.6 million in formula rebate, and $54.9 million in administrative funds.

In Georgia, WIC services are provided through eighteen health districts and two contract agencies. Services are provided through eighteen health districts and two contract agencies. Services are provided at over 265 health clinics including: 16 hospitals, 5 Military Base Clinics, 3 Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS) offices and via in-home certifications. Currently, there are over 1600 authorized food retailers that participate in the WIC food delivery system.

Program Objectives

    * Interpret federal regulations and develop policies and procedures for program implementation, operation and monitoring.
    * Provide technical assistance and training to assure that local agencies have appropriate guidance and skills for efficient operation of local clinic sites and monitoring of retail grocery vendors.
    * Develop and evaluate guidelines for recruiting, training, retaining and monitoring retail grocery vendors to assure that an appropriate number of vendors are available and accessible for voucher redemption and food prices of vendors are reasonable.
    * Provide technical support in the development and maintenance of an up-to-date computerized system for collecting, analyzing and retrieving WIC information, and an automated voucher system.
    * Design and monitor food packages to ensure availability of food supplements for participants.
    * Provide guidance to support financial management and compliance for an efficient, cost-effective operation.
    * Educate the general public, and private and public organizations about the availability of and eligibility for WIC benefits.
    * Develop a working relationship with other health and social service providers to ensure access to WIC services for individuals with special needs.
    * Maximize program resources by assessing programmatic compliance and investigating high risk indicators to minimize fraud and abuse within the program.

Services

The Georgia WIC program has taken a holistic approach to serve the WIC participants with the following goals:  increasing prenatal and postpartum healthy behaviors, increasing breastfeeding, identifying challenging nutritional risk factors, referring participants to other health care services, increasing retention of all WIC eligible participants, establishing effective external partnerships to provide comprehensive service capacity, and utilizing technology to streamline administrative service delivery.

WIC provides these services: Nutrition assessment, health screening, medical history, body measurement (weight and height), hemoglobin check, nutrition education, breast-feeding support and education, and vouchers for healthy foods.

Eligibility

WIC serves women and children in families with income at or below 185 percent of the federally defined poverty level who are at risk for nutritional deficiencies. Participant categories consist of the following: pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women, and infants and children up to their fifth birthday.

To apply WIC services, contact either the State WIC Branch or your local health department.

Frequently Asked Questions PDF

Other related sites

    * Food and Nutrition Information Center
    * Food and Nutrition Service: WIC
    * USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice) or (202) 260-1026 (local).

TTY users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TTY) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
   

    * Contact Information
    * 1-800-228-9173



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 Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alabama, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
See the Alabama WIC website for detailed application information:
http://www.adph.org/wic/Default.asp?id=611

Program Contact Information
For more information on Alabama WIC, please visit the Alabama Department of Public Health at:
http://www.adph.org/wic/

Please see the following website for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

If you have questions about the WIC program, you can also call the Department of Public Health toll-free:
800-654-1385

Managing Agency
Department of Public Health (State AL)
http://www.adph.org