Social Services
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Social Services Assistance
Servicing: Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Wharton, and Victoria counties.
Specific programs we help with: ​​
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​SNAP (Food Stamps)
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TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
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Adult Medicaid
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Texas Women's Health Program (Medicaid Women Ages 18-44)
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CHIP Children's Medicaid)
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Chip Perinatal Benefits
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Long Term Care (Medicaid for Seniors 65+ or disabled)
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Medicare Savings Plan
For assistance call Millie, 361-578-0591 x206
Required Documents
To ensure a speedy application process, please have the following documents available when calling for assistance.
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Driver's license or state identification card
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Social Security Card (required for all children)
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Birth Certificates for all children
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Utility Bill with Name and Address
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Medical Expenses or Deduction billing statements
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4 months of Bank Statements
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4 Check Stubs or Income Tax forms
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Supplemental security income (SSI), child support, unemployment, or retirement income
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Award letter from Social Security Administration
SNAP Information
If you or someone you know may be food insecure and eligible for SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps), the Food Bank wants to connect you with the services that will help you. Our program is designed to help applicants understand what services he/she qualifies for, answer questions about the application process, and help clients fill out and turn in applications for assistance programs.
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Who is SNAP for?
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People in eligible low-income households.
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Most adults ages 18 to 52 with no children in their home can get SNAP for only three months in a three-year period. The benefit period might be longer if the person works at least 20 hours a week or is in a job or training program. Some adults might not have to work to get benefits, such as those who have a disability or are pregnant.
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Households in which all members are either older adults (age 60 and older) or people with disabilities are eligible to participate in the Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP), which makes the SNAP application process easier and provides three years of benefits at a time instead of six months.
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Maximum Monthly Limits
The Following chart gives a general idea of the amount of money (income) that most people or families can earn and still be in the program.
DID YOU KNOW?
Food stamps are a key way to address the nutritional needs of low-income Texas families, and one of the nation's most important defenses against hunger. In Texas, nearly half (42%) of those eligible for food stamps aren't receiving them. Millions of dollars set aside for food stamps go unspent each month.