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Description
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SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD: Provides free food benefits monthly to eligible low-income households that allows them to purchase food from participating stores. Clients are given an independence card similar to a bank debit card to access benefits.
EXPEDITED FOOD STAMPS: Applicants who are eligible for food stamps may receive them within seven days if their resources are less than $100 and gross monthly income is less than $150 for the past month, or if their income and resources are less than their monthly rent. Migrant/seasonal workers and qualified aliens may be eligible for food stamp benefits and should call for more information on eligibility requirements.
APPLICATION: Applicant must bring the following to any DSS office: Bank account books; utility bills; verification of rent or mortgage payments; the last 5 or 6 pay stubs; birth certificates and Social Security numbers for the entire household; unemployment compensation receipts; and their award letter from SSI, Social Security or V.A.
ELIGIBILITY: Persons or families are eligible if they meet income requirements listed below. If all in the household are under age 60, assets (cash, vehicles, securities, personal property or bank accounts) may not exceed $2001. Households with at least one member aged 60 or older are allowed assets up to $3001. One car is allowed per household, regardless of the car's value.
Effective October 1, 2023 Household size Gross Monthly Income Monthly Income Disabled/Elderly 1 $1,580 $2,005 2 $2,137 $2,712 3 $2,694 $3,419 4 $3,250 $4,125 5 $3,807 $4,832 6 $4,364 $5,539 7 $4,921 $6,246 8 $5.478 $6,952 Each additional member, add: $577 $707
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Cecil County
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 4:30PM Tue: 8AM 4:30PM Wed: 8AM 4:30PM Thu: 8AM 4:30PM Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Low-income persons. See notes.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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See Notes.
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Documents Required
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Applicant must bring the following to any DSS office: Bank account books; utility bills; verification of rent or mortgage payments; the last 5 or 6 pay stubs; birth certificates and Social Security numbers for the entire household; unemployment compensation receipts; and their award letter from SSI, Social Security, or V.A.
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Normal Wait Times
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Approximately 30 days for benefits. Applications are reviewed same day if you're eligible.
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Programs at this agency
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Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adoption Cecil County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Support Administration Cecil County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children Cecil County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing Cecil County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Intensive Family Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance Cecil County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program Cecil County Department of Social Services, Homelessness Prevention Program
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Fax Number
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410-996-0364
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Main
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410-996-0100
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Main Email Address
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dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Dorothea Phillips
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Main Contact Title
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Assistant Director of FIA
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Main Contact Phone
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410-996-0375
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Main Contact Email Address
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dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Dorothea Phillips
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director of FIA
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-996-0375
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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170 East Main Street
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