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Description
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SUPPLEMENTED FOOD: Provides free food benefits provided 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. 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.
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 $2250. Households with at least one member aged 60 or older are allowed assets up to $3250. 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 - Dorchester 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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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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Applicants must bring the following to any DSS office: Bank account statements; 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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Varies.
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Programs at this agency
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Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Adult Services
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
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Fax Number
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410-901-2927
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TTY
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410-901-1266
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Main
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410-901-4100
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Main Email Address
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dorchesterdss.helprequest@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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Sites offering this Program
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2737 Dorchester Square
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