CITY-COUNTY GOVERNMENT - FOOD STAMP OFFICE, FORSYTH COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Food Stamp program provides monthly benefits, which allow low-income households to buy food. The amount of Food Stamp benefits received depends on the number of people in the household and the amount of monthly income determined after certain deductions are subtracted. Families that begin work or are working may be or continue to be eligible for Food Stamp benefits.

Food Stamp benefits are issued monthly by an electronic benefits card. This card is used like a bank debit card. Each time during the month that you use your Food Stamp card the amount of your purchase is automatically deducted from your Food Stamp benefit balance. After each purchase your receipt will show the amount of your remaining Food Stamp benefit balance for the month. Training and assistance is provided to all Food Stamp recipients to learn how to use the electronic benefits card.