Food Stamps, Cash Assistance Article
Nutrition Support Services and Food Stamps
PAPER FOOD STAMP COUPONS WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE17, 2009
The Area Agency on Aging is responsible for ensuring that supportive and nutrition services are made available to older persons in communities where they live. Call the Senior HELP LINE at (602) 264-HELP (4357), Toll Free: (888) 264-2258, TTY/TDD (602) 241-6110 available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to find a service in your area or you can visit the Area Agency on Aging on-line locater.
You can also find meal services at senior centers in your community. You and your spouse can get hot meals at such facilities as long as one of you is age 60 or older. The nutrition program in your area may provide transportation as well. If you are homebound, you can have hot meals delivered to you. The Arizona Senior Center Association maintains information about Arizona senior centers on their website.
Counties also offer food stamp programs to supplement or cover the grocery bills of those in need. For information on eligibility, call (800) 221-5689 or you can go to the Department of Economic Security’s web site.
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Does DES count SSI payments for a disabled child
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do u have to live in AZ a certain length of time to collect food stamps?
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Can I use my Arizona Quest card in any State
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what are the income guidelines
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can i get my balance online
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If Im receiving food stamps and cash assistance will I have to reamburse?
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I'm 16 and have a 6 month old baby, could i apply for foodstamps?
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MY WIFE AND I HAVE A FRIEND THAT RECENTLY BECAME A SINGLE MOM OF 3 BOYS,AGES 7,10 15.WE TRY TO HELP HER OUT AS MUCH AS WE CAN BUT WITH THESE TIMES IT'S DIFFICULT.SHE HAS TRIED MANY TIMES AND BEEN DENIED MANY TIMES FOR ASSISTANCE,WE ALL KNOW PARENTS WILL HAVE THEIR ISSUES BUT SHOULD THESE CHILDREN BE SHORT CHANGED.MY QUESTION IS WHO CAN SHE CONTACT FOR HELP THAT SHE DESERVES.PLEASE HELP.
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If I am over 18 and in college do I still have to participate in the jobs program?
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How long can a person collect food stamps and cash assistance?
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