Kent County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
dhr.maryland.gov/food-supplemental-program/
Resource Details
Description

SUPPLEMENTED 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 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 $2000. Households with at least one member aged 60 or older are allowed assets up to $3000. One car is allowed per household, regardless of the car's value.

Effective October 1, 2024

Household SizeGross Monthly Income (<130% of FPL)Net Income (<100% of FPL)200 % FPLMax Benefit Amount w/ No Income
1$1,632$1,255$2,510$292
2$2,215$1,704$3,406$536
3$2,798$2,152$4,303$768
4$3,380$2,600$5,200$975
5$3,963$3,049$6,096$1,158
6$4,546$3,497$6,993$1,390
7$5,129$3,945$7,890$1,536
8$5,712$4,394$8,786$1,756
Each additional member, add:$583$449$897$220


Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Kent County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility See notes.
Program Fees None.
Application Process See notes.
Documents Required Applicants must bring the following to their local 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.
Normal Wait Times See notes.
Programs at this agency Kent County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Kent County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Kent County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Kent County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Kent County Department of Social Services, Child Support Enforcement
Kent County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children
Kent County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Kent County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Kent County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Kent County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Kent County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Kent County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Kent County Department of Social Services, CARES Foundation


Contact Information
Fax Number 410-778-9694
Main 410-810-7600
Customer Service 800-332-6347
Main Email Address milahn.trusty@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Milahn Trusty
Main Contact Title Supervisor
Main Contact Phone 410-810-7614
Main Contact Email Address milahn.trusty@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Julia Handzo
Director or Senior Administrator Title Assistant Director for Family Investments
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-810-7765
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address julia.handzo@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program 350 High Street