Question: I own a home but was recently let go from the teaching industry. Can I still get food stamps? Will they be considered as a "cash Advance" and have to be paid back when I sell my home?
Answer:
Anyone meeting eligibility can apply for the Nutrition Assistance Program. You can apply for public benefits if you are an Arizona resident through Health-e-Arizona.org.
Eligibility guidelines and additional information about the Nutrition Assistance Program can be found on the Department of Economic Security website. On the bottom of that site you will also find a number to call for additional questions about the program. As the agency that manages the program, you may want to ask them your specific question about cash advance.
August 12, 2009
Legal Services Corporation