SNAP in Alaska for Single Mothers: The No‑BS 2025 Guide

Last updated: August 2025

Quick help (read this first)

• Apply online now: Use the Alaska ARIES portal at Apply for SNAP in Alaska (ARIES Participant Portal) — fast and mobile-friendly. (Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance; accessed August 2025)
• If you need food within a week: Ask for “expedited SNAP.” You may get benefits in 7 days if you meet federal fast-track rules (see “Expedited SNAP” below). See official rules at USDA SNAP – Expedited Service (accessed August 2025).
• Can’t find your local office? Use the official locator: Alaska Division of Public Assistance — Office Locations > Offices/Contact (accessed August 2025). If you prefer phone help, dial 2‑1‑1 (Alaska 2‑1‑1) to be routed to local assistance (accessed August 2025).
• Documents you’ll likely need: ID, proof of Alaska address (or where you get mail), income proof (paystubs, award letters), rent/mortgage, utilities, child care costs, child support paid/received, and immigration status for non-citizens. See the official program page: Alaska SNAP program overview > Programs > SNAP (accessed August 2025).
• Track official dollar amounts: Alaska benefits and income limits change each October. For the current figures, use the USDA’s FY 2025 update at USDA SNAP FY 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments and the Alaska SNAP page above (accessed August 2025).
• Real-person help with the application: Call 2‑1‑1 or contact Food Bank of Alaska SNAP Outreach for guidance (accessed August 2025).

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What SNAP is (and who runs it in Alaska)

Start here: Apply through the state’s own system. In Alaska, SNAP is run by the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance (DPA), and benefits are issued on the Alaska Quest EBT card. The fastest way to begin is the state portal: Apply for SNAP in Alaska (ARIES Participant Portal) (accessed August 2025).

• Official state program overview and contacts: Alaska Department of Health — Division of Public Assistance (SNAP) (accessed August 2025).
• National program rules and annual updates: USDA Food and Nutrition Service — SNAP (accessed August 2025).

Reality check: Alaska is different. Benefit levels vary by where you live (Urban, Rural I, Rural II), and mail timelines can be longer in off-road or bush communities. Keep your mailing address and contact info up to date in ARIES to avoid delays. See the federal updates page for current figures: USDA SNAP FY 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (accessed August 2025).

What to do if this doesn’t work

• If the portal is down, download the paper application from the DPA site (see SNAP page above), then submit by mail, fax, or in person at your nearest DPA office listed at Alaska DPA — Office Locations (accessed August 2025).
• For urgent food, combine a SNAP application with same-week help from a pantry: Food Bank of Alaska — Find Food (accessed August 2025). Dial 2‑1‑1 if you don’t have internet access (accessed August 2025).

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How to apply in Alaska (step-by-step)

Most important: Submit an application today. Your “date of application” locks in the earliest possible start date for benefits.

• Online (fastest): Apply for SNAP in Alaska (ARIES Participant Portal) (accessed August 2025).
• Paper in person/by mail/fax: Find the nearest DPA office and contact details here: Alaska DPA — Office Locations (accessed August 2025).
• Need help filling it out? Call 2‑1‑1 or contact Food Bank of Alaska SNAP Outreach for one-on-one assistance (accessed August 2025).

Required documents (bring what you have — you can submit more later)

• Identity (driver’s license, state ID, tribal ID, passport)
• Address or mailing address (lease, letter from landlord, USPS address verification, shelter letter, P.O. Box acceptable)
• Income (paystubs, self-employment logs, unemployment letter, Social Security/SSI/VA award letters)
• Expenses that can raise your benefit (rent/mortgage, property tax/insurance, utilities, heating fuel, child care costs, child support paid)
• Immigration status documents if not a U.S. citizen (some statuses are eligible; not all household members need to be eligible to apply) — see USDA SNAP Eligibility for Non-Citizens (accessed August 2025)
• For seniors/disabled: medical expenses over a monthly threshold may be deductible; keep receipts and statements — see USDA SNAP Eligibility Deductions (accessed August 2025)

Timelines you can expect

• Standard SNAP decisions are due within 30 days of your application. Source: USDA SNAP Application and Eligibility (accessed August 2025).
• If you qualify for expedited service, benefits must be available within 7 days. Federal expedited criteria:
  — Gross monthly income less than $150\ast \ast andliquidresourcesof\ast \ast$100 or less; OR
  — Combined monthly income and cash on hand are less than your monthly rent/mortgage plus utilities; OR
  — You’re a migrant/seasonal farmworker with very little cash. Source: USDA SNAP Expedited Service (accessed August 2025).

“Real life” example

• A single mom in Nome submits her online application on the 3rd, uploads paystubs on the 5th, interviews on the 9th, and (expedited) gets EBT loaded on the 10th. Mail service for the EBT card to her village takes a few days. She uses her card in store and at a retailer that accepts SNAP Online Purchasing (see below).
• A mom in Anchorage applies on the 1st but forgets to upload her lease. The case pends; she uploads it on the 20th; her case is approved on the 26th — still within the 30-day standard window.

What to do if this doesn’t work

• If you haven’t heard anything by day 30, contact the office that’s processing your case via the office locator: Alaska DPA — Office Locations (accessed August 2025). Ask for a status update and whether any documents are missing.
• If your situation is urgent, ask for “expedited SNAP” and explain why you meet the federal fast-track rules (see above). If you are denied expedited service, ask for the denial in writing.
• Call 2‑1‑1 for stopgap food resources while you wait (accessed August 2025).

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Eligibility basics in Alaska

Start with income, then household, then work rules. Alaska follows federal rules, but income standards use the Alaska poverty guidelines, and benefit amounts vary by your community’s cost-of-living category (Urban, Rural I, Rural II).

• Income tests and deductions are set by USDA and adapted for Alaska each year. For current FY 2025 numbers (Oct 2024–Sep 2025), see: USDA SNAP FY 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (accessed August 2025).
• Alaska’s official program page: Alaska Department of Health — SNAP (accessed August 2025).

What counts as a “household”: People who buy and prepare food together. You can live with others and still be a separate household if you buy and cook separately. Parents must include minor children, and you must include your spouse if living together. Source: USDA SNAP Recipient Eligibility (accessed August 2025).

Work rules: Most adults must comply with general work registration. The special 3‑months‑in‑36‑months time limit for some adults ages 18–54 (ABAWDs) may be waived in much of Alaska due to insufficient jobs. Check the current Alaska waiver status at USDA SNAP ABAWD Time Limit Rules and Waivers (accessed August 2025). If you care for a child, are pregnant, have a disability, or meet other exemptions, the ABAWD limit does not apply. Source: same link.

Student rules: If you’re enrolled at least half-time in college, extra rules apply. Some students can qualify (e.g., caring for a child under 6, receiving TANF, working 20 hours/week, in certain programs). See USDA SNAP Students (accessed August 2025).

What to do if this doesn’t work

• If income is just over the limit, check if certain expenses (child care, legally owed child support paid, higher shelter/utility costs, and for elderly/disabled households, medical costs) can lower your countable income. The state portal applies these deductions.
• If still over, look at other help:
  — WIC in Alaska for pregnant/postpartum women and kids under 5 (accessed August 2025)
  — School Meals & P-EBT info via Alaska Dept. of Education — Child Nutrition Programs (accessed August 2025)
  — Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Alaska (accessed August 2025)
  — Child Care Assistance (CCPO) > Child Care Program Office (accessed August 2025)
• If you’re denied and disagree, see the “Appeals” section below.

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How much SNAP you could get in Alaska

Most important: Look up the exact numbers for your location. Alaska has three cost-of-living areas (Urban, Rural I, Rural II), and maximum SNAP allotments differ for each. Official figures update every October.

• Current Alaska SNAP maximums and income standards: USDA SNAP FY 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (choose the Alaska tables) (accessed August 2025).
• The state will determine whether your address is Urban, Rural I, or Rural II. If you move, your benefit level may change.

How benefits are calculated: SNAP subtracts allowed deductions from your gross income to find “net income,” then multiplies by 30%, and subtracts that from your household’s maximum allotment for your area/household size. See the formula at USDA SNAP — How Benefits Are Calculated (accessed August 2025).

Key deductions that can increase your benefit:

• Standard deduction (varies by household size and Alaska category; applied automatically by the state system)
• Earned income deduction (a percentage of earned income)
• Dependent care costs needed for work/training/school
• Legally owed child support paid to someone outside your household
• Shelter costs, including rent/mortgage, property taxes/insurance, utilities, heating fuel (a capped amount applies for most households; different rules for elderly/disabled households)
• Medical expenses over a threshold for elderly/disabled household members

“Real life” example (for illustration only): You earn $2,400\ast \ast /month,pay\ast \ast$1,300 rent, $250\ast \ast inutilities/heating,and\ast \ast$450 in child care, household of three in a Rural I community. After SNAP deductions, your “net” is lower than your gross; the caseworker applies the formula against the Rural I maximum for a family of three and sets your monthly EBT amount. Use ARIES or an outreach worker to pre-screen before you apply.

Because Alaska’s official amounts change annually and vary by region, always confirm in the USDA FY 2025 table above or on the state SNAP page.

What to do if this doesn’t work

• If your benefit seems too low, ask the worker to confirm all your deductions (especially child care and heating costs). Upload or mail any missing bills/receipts.
• If your rent or fuel costs increased, report the change immediately in ARIES; your benefits can go up for the next month.
• If still stuck, get free advocacy help through Alaska Legal Services Corporation — Public Benefits (accessed August 2025).

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What you can buy, where you can shop

Use your Alaska Quest EBT card at authorized stores and select online retailers. Delivery fees, tips, or non-food items cannot be paid with SNAP.

Table: SNAP-eligible and not-eligible purchases

Source: USDA — What Can SNAP Buy? (accessed August 2025)

Online purchasing: Check current Alaska-participating retailers at USDA SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot — Retailers by State (accessed August 2025). Many families use online ordering to manage winter or remote delivery schedules. Remember: delivery fees can’t be paid with EBT.

Find stores that take EBT: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator (accessed August 2025).

What to do if this doesn’t work

• If your card is lost or stolen, immediately call the EBT number on the back of your card to freeze/replace it. If you don’t have the number, contact your DPA office via Alaska DPA — Office Locations (accessed August 2025).
• If your card is not reading at the checkout, try a different terminal or ask the cashier to run it as EBT. If the system is down, keep your receipt and try later.
• For food today, use Food Bank of Alaska — Find Food or dial 2‑1‑1 (accessed August 2025).

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Application and decision timeline (Alaska reality)

Table: Typical SNAP timeline in Alaska

Sources: USDA — Application Processing Standards and Alaska DPA program standards (accessed August 2025).

Tip: If mail is slow where you live, consider a reliable mailing address (e.g., P.O. Box, tribal office, shelter) and update ARIES right away if anything changes.

What to do if this doesn’t work

• If you miss the interview, call back the same day to reschedule through your local DPA office (see office locator above). You can also request a call-back window that fits your work schedule.
• If your mail service is delayed, ask the office about in-office pickup options in your area or confirm your EBT status in ARIES.

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Common mistakes to avoid

• Waiting to apply until you have every document. Apply first; you can submit documents after. Your benefit start date is based on when you apply.
• Not asking for expedited service when you qualify. If you meet the federal criteria (see above), say so during your interview.
• Forgetting to list deductible expenses. Missed child care, fuel, or high utilities can lower your benefits.
• Missing the interview call. Keep your phone on; add the DPA number to your contacts; request a specific time window.
• Not reporting changes. If your income drops or your heating bill jumps, report it in ARIES so your benefit can go up.
• Assuming students never qualify. Some student parents do qualify — check the student rules at USDA SNAP Students (accessed August 2025).

What to do if this doesn’t work

• If you were denied due to missing proof, submit it and ask for reconsideration right away.
• If you believe there’s an error, request a fair hearing (see “Appeals” below). Free legal help: Alaska Legal Services Corporation (accessed August 2025).

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Work rules, ABAWDs, and exemptions in Alaska

Start with your caregiving status. If you’re caring for a child, you likely meet an exemption from ABAWD time limits. For others:

• ABAWD time limit applies to certain adults ages 18–54 without dependents. Many Alaska regions are waived. Check current waiver coverage: USDA SNAP ABAWD Time Limit and Waivers (accessed August 2025).
• Standard work registration may still apply (e.g., don’t quit a job without good cause). See USDA SNAP Recipient Eligibility — Work Requirements (accessed August 2025).
• If you have a disability, are pregnant, or care for a child, tell your worker — these are common exemptions.

Tip: If work rules apply to you, ask about SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) services that can help with job search or training. Ask your DPA office; a referral may give you options besides time limits.

What to do if this doesn’t work

• If you received a “3 out of 36 months” notice, appeal right away if you believe you’re exempt or in a waived area.
• If hours dropped below 20/week due to circumstances outside your control, report the change; you may qualify for good cause.

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Remote and rural realities (shipping, fuel, seasonal work)

Start with what increases your benefit: report shelter and utility costs. In rural Alaska, heating fuel, electricity, and water/sewer bills are high and can be counted (within program limits). Keep bills and receipts.

• Online purchasing can reduce travel. Check Alaska-participating retailers at USDA SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot (accessed August 2025). Delivery fees must be paid with non-EBT funds.
• Seasonal income swings (fishing, tourism): Report changes promptly. Your benefits can be adjusted month to month.
• If you rely on a P.O. Box or a community office for mail, make sure that address is on your case and in ARIES.
• Tribal households in eligible areas may choose FDPIR (Commodity Food) instead of SNAP, not both at once. Learn more: USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and find Alaska tribal operators: FDPIR Tribal Organizations (accessed August 2025).

What to do if this doesn’t work

• If shipping delays prevent card delivery, ask DPA about options for card pickup or re-mailing via a more reliable address.
• For emergency food, contact your regional food bank partner via Food Bank of Alaska — Find Food or dial 2‑1‑1 (accessed August 2025).

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Tables you can scan fast

Table: What to do first (cheat sheet)

Table: Documents checklist (upload these in ARIES)

Table: Deductions that can raise your benefit

Table: Alaska links and hotlines

Table: Appeals and complaints

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City-specific FAQs (Alaska)

Anchorage (Anchorage Municipality)

• Where do I apply? Use ARIES — Apply Online or visit a local DPA office listed at Alaska DPA — Offices (accessed August 2025).
• Is there in-person help with applications? Yes. Contact Food Bank of Alaska SNAP Outreach (accessed August 2025).
• Can I use EBT online here? Check participating retailers for Alaska at USDA SNAP Online Purchasing (accessed August 2025).
• What if I need food before approval? Visit Food Bank of Alaska — Find Food or dial 2‑1‑1 (accessed August 2025).
• Where do I get childcare help while I work? See Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Alaska > Child Care (accessed August 2025).

Fairbanks (Fairbanks North Star Borough)

• How do I contact the local office? Use the office locator: Alaska DPA — Offices (accessed August 2025).
• Are there local pantries? Use Food Bank of Alaska — Find Food (accessed August 2025).
• Any tribal support options? Contact Tanana Chiefs Conference for regional services (accessed August 2025).
• Can I do my interview by phone? Yes. Ask for a phone interview when you apply.
• How fast can I get benefits? Standard decisions by 30 days; expedited in 7 days if you qualify (USDA link above).

Juneau (City and Borough of Juneau)

• Where do I submit documents? Upload in ARIES or deliver to the local DPA office (see the state office list) (accessed August 2025).
• What if I’m a student at UAS? Review USDA SNAP — Students and ask your advisor if your program meets an exemption (accessed August 2025).
• Food resources while waiting? Dial 2‑1‑1 or use Food Bank of Alaska — Find Food (accessed August 2025).
• Online shopping and EBT? Check retailers for Alaska at USDA SNAP Online Purchasing (accessed August 2025).
• Appeals help? Alaska Legal Services Corporation can assist (accessed August 2025).

Bethel (YK Delta)

• How do I get help applying if internet is limited? Call 2‑1‑1 to connect with a local partner or visit your nearest DPA office (see office locator) (accessed August 2025).
• Tribal options? Contact AVCP — Association of Village Council Presidents for regional services (accessed August 2025).
• Mail delays for EBT cards? Ask the DPA office about pickup options or an alternate mailing address.
• If fishing season ends and income drops, what then? Report the change in ARIES immediately; your benefit may go up.
• I live in a Rural I/II area — does that change benefits? Yes, Alaska benefit levels vary by Urban/Rural I/Rural II. See the FY 2025 tables: USDA SNAP FY 2025 COLA (accessed August 2025).

Nome (Bering Strait)

• Who can help locally? Regional nonprofit: Kawerak, Inc. (accessed August 2025). For food, use Food Bank of Alaska — Find Food.
• Can I do my interview if I have limited phone service? Ask for a specific call window, and provide a reliable number or community office number if allowed.
• What if I’m denied for “missed interview”? Reschedule right away via the DPA office (see office locator) and ask for a notice in writing.
• Any help for domestic violence survivors? Ask DPA about address confidentiality and refer to local services via 2‑1‑1.
• Where can I check official amounts? USDA SNAP FY 2025 COLA and Alaska DPA — SNAP (accessed August 2025).

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Local organizations, charities, churches, and support groups

These groups provide application help, food boxes, and crisis support. Always check hours before going.

• Food Bank of Alaska — Pantries statewide and SNAP outreach (accessed August 2025).
• Alaska 2‑1‑1 (United Way) — Call 2‑1‑1 to find local services (accessed August 2025).
• The Salvation Army — Alaska Division — Emergency food and basic needs in many communities (accessed August 2025).
• Catholic Social Services (Anchorage) — Food pantry, family services, refugee support (accessed August 2025).
• Lutheran Social Services of Alaska — Food pantry and support services (accessed August 2025).
• RurAL CAP — Statewide community action programs and family services (accessed August 2025).
• Cook Inlet Tribal Council (Anchorage region) — Family support and benefits navigation for eligible Alaska Native/American Indian families (accessed August 2025).
• Tanana Chiefs Conference (Interior) — Regional tribal programs (accessed August 2025).
• AVCP (YK Delta) — Regional services and advocacy (accessed August 2025).
• Maniilaq Association (NW Arctic) — Regional services (accessed August 2025).

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Diverse communities: tailored tips and resources

LGBTQ+ single mothers

• SNAP eligibility is based on household and income, not sexual orientation or gender identity. If you face discrimination at an office or retailer, you can file a civil rights complaint: USDA Civil Rights (accessed August 2025).
• For local support and referrals, dial 2‑1‑1 (accessed August 2025).

Single mothers with disabilities or caring for a disabled child

• You may qualify for higher deductions (medical over the threshold) or be exempt from certain work rules. See USDA SNAP Deductions (accessed August 2025).
• Coordinate with SSI/Medicaid case managers and upload medical expense proofs in ARIES.

Veteran single mothers

• VA benefits count as income, but you still may qualify. Combine SNAP with VA programs and WIC. See USDA SNAP Eligibility and WIC Alaska (accessed August 2025).

Immigrant and refugee single moms

• Some non-citizens qualify for SNAP. Mixed-status households can apply; only eligible members receive benefits. See USDA SNAP Non-Citizen Eligibility (accessed August 2025).
• Anchorage-area help: Catholic Social Services — Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (accessed August 2025).

Tribal-specific resources

• Eligible Alaska Native/American Indian households can receive SNAP, and some areas offer FDPIR as an alternative (not both at once). See FDPIR — Tribal Organizations (accessed August 2025). Contact your tribal organization (CITC, TCC, AVCP, Maniilaq, Kawerak).

Rural single moms with limited access

• If internet is unreliable, apply by paper at your DPA office; ask for phone interview windows. Use reliable mailing addresses to avoid card delays.
• For delivery-based groceries, check SNAP Online Purchasing for Alaska and budget for non-EBT delivery fees (accessed August 2025).

Single fathers

• Same rules apply. If you have custody or share custody, include the children in your SNAP household for the period they reside with you.

Language access

• You have a right to free interpretation for SNAP services. Tell DPA your preferred language. If you have trouble, escalate via the DPA office or file a civil rights complaint: USDA Civil Rights (accessed August 2025).

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Resources by region (scan and click)

Anchorage and Southcentral

• Apply/manage: ARIES
• Local support: Food Bank of Alaska, CITC, CSS Anchorage, LSSA (all accessed August 2025)

Fairbanks and Interior

• Apply/manage: ARIES
• Regional: Tanana Chiefs Conference and pantries via Food Bank of Alaska — Find Food (accessed August 2025)

Southeast (Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka)

• Apply/manage: ARIES
• Child nutrition info: Alaska DOE — Child Nutrition Programs (accessed August 2025)

Western/Southwest (Bethel, Nome, Dillingham, Unalaska)

• Apply/manage: ARIES
• Regional: AVCP, Kawerak (accessed August 2025)

Northern/Arctic (Kotzebue, Utqiaġvik)

• Apply/manage: ARIES
• Regional: Maniilaq Association (accessed August 2025)

All regions

• Find an office: Alaska DPA — Offices (accessed August 2025)
• Find a pantry: Food Bank of Alaska — Find Food (accessed August 2025)
• Get live help: dial 2‑1‑1 (accessed August 2025)

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If you’re denied, delayed, or facing a cut

Start with the notice. Read the reason and the date.

• If documents are missing, upload them in ARIES right away and message your caseworker in the portal.
• If you disagree with a decision, request a fair hearing within 90 days of the notice date. See contact details at Alaska DPA (accessed August 2025).
• If you believe discrimination occurred, file a civil rights complaint with USDA: USDA — Program Discrimination Complaint (accessed August 2025).
• Need representation? Contact Alaska Legal Services Corporation (accessed August 2025).

What to do if this doesn’t work

• Reapply if your situation has changed (income dropped, new expenses). Applying again can re-establish an application date.
• Use WIC, pantries, and LIHEAP to stabilize while you appeal:
  — WIC Alaska
  — Food Bank of Alaska — Find Food
  — Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Alaska (all accessed August 2025)

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Real-world tips from Alaska case experience

• Upload documents as PDFs or clear photos in ARIES; label files (e.g., “July rent,” “Aug paystub”) so workers can process faster.
• List ALL utilities (electricity, heating, water/sewer, garbage) and provide proof; heating fuel is a big factor in many areas.
• If you share housing, get a simple, signed statement from the person on the lease that shows your share of rent and utilities.
• Keep your voicemail box clear; if the worker can’t leave a message, interviews get missed.
• If you travel for work or subsistence, tell your worker your best call times and a backup contact method.

What to do if this doesn’t work

• Ask for supervisor review if your case seems stuck.
• Ask a trusted nonprofit (Food Bank of Alaska, tribal organization, or legal services) to help you communicate with DPA.

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Source list (official and dated)

• Alaska Department of Health — Division of Public Assistance (program information, offices, ARIES portal). Alaska DPA home and ARIES — Participant Portal (accessed August 2025)
• USDA Food and Nutrition Service (program rules, eligibility, COLA updates):
  — SNAP Recipient Eligibility (accessed August 2025)
  — SNAP FY 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (accessed August 2025)
  — Expedited Service (accessed August 2025)
  — Students and SNAP (accessed August 2025)
  — ABAWD Time Limit and Waivers (accessed August 2025)
  — SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot (accessed August 2025)
  — Retailer Locator (accessed August 2025)
  — FDPIR — Tribal Organizations (accessed August 2025)
  — Civil Rights — How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint (accessed August 2025)
• Food Bank of Alaska (application help, pantry finder):
  — Apply for SNAP — Outreach (accessed August 2025)
  — Find Food (accessed August 2025)
• Alaska 2‑1‑1 (navigation support): Alaska 2‑1‑1 (accessed August 2025)

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About This Guide

Compiled by the ASingleMother.org Editorial Team

This guide uses official sources from Alaska Department of Health (Division of Public Assistance), USDA, and established nonprofits.

This guide is produced based on our Editorial Standards using only official sources, regularly updated and monitored, but not affiliated with any government agency and not a substitute for official agency guidance. Individual eligibility outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Last verified August 2025, next review April 2026.

Please note that despite our careful verification process, errors may still occur — email info@asinglemother.org with corrections and we respond within 48 hours.

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Disclaimer

Program rules, dollar amounts, and processing timelines can change. Benefit levels in Alaska also vary by location (Urban, Rural I, Rural II). Always confirm current figures and instructions with the Alaska Department of Health — Division of Public Assistance and the USDA links provided above before you apply or make decisions.

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