Food Stamps for Those Who are Homeless or Living with Others

The Food Stamp Program has special rules that will help you get benefits even if you do not have a fixed or regular nighttime residence or are:

• living in a supervised shelter that provides temporary accommodations
• a halfway house or similar institution
• A temporary accommodation in the residence of another person (less than 90 days)
• A place not designed for sleeping

Food Stamp Program Details:

Vermont Food Stamp offices have set up ways to serve those who are homeless. They can find you an authorized representative or mail your benefits to the shelter where you stay. Also,

• You do not need a mailing address to get Food Stamps. You can get Food Stamp benefits even if you live on the streets and don't have a mailing address. If you live in a shelter, bring a letter from a shelter employee that says you live there when you apply
• You can get Food Stamps even if you live in a shelter and get free meals
• You do not need a kitchen or a place to cook to get Food Stamps
• You do not need a photo ID to get Food Stamps. You need proof of identity. A photo ID is one way to prove identity. You can't be turned down for food stamp benefits because you don't have a photo ID. You can use another ID like a work or school badge, a health benefits card, an ID from another social service, a pay stub, a birth certificate or a voter registration card.
• You do not need to be employed to receive Food Stamps