Gilmer Health and Human Services Food Stamp Office

State
Texas
County
Upshur
City
Gilmer
Postal Code
75644
Location
324 Yapaco Street
Phone
903-843-5049

The Gilmer Health and Human Services Food Stamp Office is located in Gilmer, Texas. The Gilmer Health and Human Services Food Stamp Office is responsible for administering the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the residents of Gilmer . Each state runs the SNAP program, and each has individual processes of distributing the assistance. The Gilmer office, like other state offices, allows its residents to apply for the food assistance program in-person at the local Upshur county offices or online.

You can contact Gilmer Health and Human Services Food Stamp Office on 903-843-5049 or visit its official website. Alternatively, you can visit the office at 324 Yapaco Street, Gilmer Texas 75644.

SNAP Program

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the food stamp program, the SNAP. This food assistance program, distributed by each state office, assists citizens with little or no income applying for the benefits. Each state office typically requires an application. Additionally, the Gilmer Health and Human Services Food Stamp Office interviews to verify that people meet the program’s requirements. The program helps Gilmer residents to purchase the food they require for good health. Additionally, people can utilize SNAP benefits to purchase garden seeds.

Gilmer puts SNAP food benefits on the Lon Star Card, and one can use it as a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP.

It is important to note that one cannot use SNAP benefits to:

  • Purchase alcoholic drinks
  • Buy Tobacco
  • Purchase items you cannot eat or drink
  • Pay for owed food bills

SNAP Work Requirements

Although the SNAP program aims to ensure that no one in the United States goes hungry, its rules emphasize the importance of work and responsibility. The program has two sets of work requirements. Generally, work requirements apply to all Gilmer residents between the age of 16 and 59 and can work. Typically, general work requirements include registering and participating in the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T). Alternatively, they can participate in workfare if assigned by the Gilmer Health and Human Services Food Stamp Office. Additionally, the beneficiaries may not voluntarily quit their jobs or reduce working hours to less than thirty in a week.

If a beneficiary is between 18 and 49, with no dependents, and can work; they should meet both general and additional work requirements for more than three months in three years.

Directions

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