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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. Applicants who are eligible for food stamps receive a maximum within seven days. Migrant/seasonal workers and qualified aliens may be eligible for food stamp benefits and should call for more information on eligibility requirements.
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 - Somerset County
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Physical Address
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30397 Mt. Vernon Road Princess Anne MD 21853 United States
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Low-income residents who meet income guidelines.
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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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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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Programs at this agency
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Somerset County Department of Social Services, Adoption Somerset County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Somerset County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services Somerset County Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support Somerset County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children Somerset County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Somerset County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing Somerset County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services Somerset County Department of Social Services, In-Home Family Preservation Somerset County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance Somerset County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults Somerset County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
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Mailing Address
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PO Box 369 Princess Anne MD 21853 United States
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Fax Number
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410-677-4300
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Main
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410-677-4200
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Main Email Address
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somerset.benefits@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Jon Niblet
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Main Contact Title
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Family Investments Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-677-4326
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Main Contact Email Address
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jon.niblet@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Brenda Bailey
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director of Family Investments
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-677-4380
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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brenda.bailey4@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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30397 Mount Vernon Road
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