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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on October 5, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Georgia, we recommend that you visit the COVID-19: State Services in Georgia website, the Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Materials and Resources or the Department of Community Affairs' COVID-19 Resources.

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Description of Program and Relief

Georgia Food Stamp (SNAP) Program

The Georgia Food Stamp Program (federally known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)) provides monthly food benefits to low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. This program predates COVID-19 and is available to eligible participants at this time. The monthly benefits are issued via Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) and can be used to purchase food at grocery stores and farmers markets that accept EBT cards. EBT can also be used to buy groceries online from Walmart or Amazon. The program is administered by the Georgia Department of Family and Child Services (DFCS).

As a part of special COVID-19 relief measures, effective March 23, 2020, DFCS offices are temporarily reducing in-person operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, individuals are encouraged to use self-service options during this time (e.g., using online or telephonic resources to apply for and manage benefits, rather than visiting a DFCS office). Individuals can apply for the Georgia Food Stamp Program online at gateway.ga.gov, download an application at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services, or call (877) 423-4746 for more information.

Government or Lead Agency

Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.

Dates Available

Ongoing.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Georgia and meet one of the following requirements:

  • You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or

  • You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 and share your household with one of the following:

  • a person or persons age 60 or over, or

  • a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself)

A chart of eligibility by annual household income (before taxes) can be found at here.

For more guidance on program eligibility, please consult the information set forth here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A.

Contact for More Information

Call the Georgia Division of Family and Child Services at (877) 423-4746, or, for general information, visit https://dfcs.georgia.gov.

List of Additional Information

Further details from the Division of Family and Children Services, along with the application form for SNAP benefits, can be found here.

For information on Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), visit here or call (888) 421-3281 for updates.


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