FOOD STAMPS

Food Stamps are actually no longer "stamps", but today come in the form of an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that you use like a credit or debit card at your local grocery store to buy food. The amount of money you will receive each month depends on your household size and income.

You'll need to gather the documents listed below and set up an appointment at your local Department of Family and Children's Services (DFACS) Office. Click here for a complete list of county DFACS offices.

You can obtain an application at the DFACS office, or click here to download and print a copy of the application (PDF file, requires the Acrobat Reader from Adobe).

A Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive Food Stamp benefits. Note - The Pre-Screening Tool is not an application for Food Stamps. An application for Food Stamps must be made at your local Food Stamp Office. Click here to use the Pre-Screening Tool to determine is you qualify for Food Stamps.

• Identification for yourself and the people in your household
• Proof of social security number for yourself and the people in your household
• Proof of where you live
• Proof of citizenship or immigration status for yourself and household
• Proof of household's income (includes TANF, SSI, etc.)
• Proof of household's resources (including money in checking, and savings account)
• Proof of household's expenses (rent, utilities, etc.)
• Proof of child or dependent care expenses

The Fulton County DFCS office is open late on Thursdays, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please call (404) 206-5300 to schedule an appointment during this time. You must show proof that you are working full-time in order to secure an appointment.