How Do I Apply for SNAP Benefits?

• Review SNAP Benefits in Georgia
  • English: Form 47 - SNAP (Food Stamps) in Georgia
  • Spanish (Español): Forma 47 - SNAP (Cupones para alimentos) en Georgia

Form 47 - SNAP in Georgia in other languages:
47-العربية (Arabic)	47-Bosanski (Bosnian)	47-မြန်မာဘာသာ (Burmese)	47-中文 (Chinese)	47-فارسی (Farsi)	47-Français (French)	47-ગુજરાતી   (Gujarati)
47-हिन्दी  (Hindi)	47-日本語 (Japanese)	47-한국어 (Korean)	47-नेपाली (Nepali)	47-Português   (Portuguese)	47-Русский   (Russian)	47-Tiếng Việt   (Vietnamese)

• Find out if you are eligible to receive SNAP benefits.
  • If you are age 60 and older, you may be eligible for Senior SNAP. Use this link to access the Senior SNAP page to learn more about this program.
     

Create and submit your SNAP application (a link to Georgia's Voter Registration Application is also included below).

• English Standard Font:
  • Form 297 - Application for Benefits
    • Form 297A - Rights and Responsibilities
  •  Georgia’s Voter Registration
• English Large Print:
  • Form 297 Large Print - Application for Benefits
    • Form 297A - Rights and Responsibilities
  • Georgia’s Voter Registration
• Español (Spanish)/Español Letra en en tamaño normal:
  • Forma 297 - Solicitud para beneficios
    • Forma 297A - Derechos y Responsibilidades
  • Registro de votantes de Georgia
• Español (Spanish)/Español Letra grande:
  • Forma 297 - Solicitud para beneficios
    • Forma 297A - Derechos y Responsibilidades
  • Registro de votantes de Georgia

Form 297 – Application for  SNAP (Food Stamp), TANF, Food Stamp and  Medical Assistance in other languages:

 

297-العربية (Arabic)   نموذج تسجيل الناخبين في جورجيا	297-Bosanski (Bosnian)   Prijava za registraciju glasača u državi Džordžija	297-မြန်မာဘာသာ (Burmese)   ဂျော်ဂျီယာပြည်နယ်မှ မဲပေးသူများ မှတ်ပုံတင်ရန် လျှောက်လွှာ	297-中文 (Chinese)   乔治亚州选民登记申请	297-فارسی (Farsi)   درخواست ثبت نام رای دهنده جورجیا	297-Français (French)   Demande d'inscription d'électeur de Georgia	297-ગુજરાતી  (Gujarati)   જ્યોર્જિયાની મતદાર નોંધણી એપ્લિકેશન
297-हिन्दी  (Hindi)   जॉर्जिया का मतदाता पंजीकरण आवेदन	297-日本語 (Japanese)   ジョージアの有権者登録申請書	297-한국어 (Korean)   조지아주의 투표인 등록 신청	297-नेपाली (Nepali)   जर्जियाको भोटर रजिष्ट्रेशन आवेदन	297-Português  (Portuguese)   Solicitação de registro de votante de Georgia	297-Русский  (Russian)   Регистрация заявления избирателя штата Джорджии	297-Tiếng Việt  (Vietnamese)   Đơn Đăng ký Cử tri Georgia

Form 297A - Rights and Responsibilities in other languages:

297A-العربية (Arabic)	297A-Bosanski (Bosnian)	297A -မြန်မာဘာသာ (Burmese)	297A -中文 (Chinese)	297A -فارسی (Farsi)	297A -Français (French)	297A -ગુજરાતી  (Gujarati)
297A -हिन्दी  (Hindi)	297A -日本語 (Japanese)	297A -한국어 (Korean)	297A -नेपाली (Nepali)	297A -Português  (Portuguese)	297A -Русский  (Russian)	297A -Tiếng Việt  (Vietnamese)

Notice of Free Interpretation Services and Accessibility Assistance Services Poster

If you have difficulty communicating with us because you do not speak English or have a disability, please notify a staff person. Free interpretation services, translated materials or other assistance are available upon request.

OR

Self-service application options 

Online: Log on to gateway.ga.gov and select “Apply for Benefits.” Hours available to apply are Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to midnight, excluding weekends and holidays.

By Phone: Call the Customer Contact Center at (877) 423-4746 to submit an application by telephone.

An application is considered filed when it has the name of the head of household, address, date and signature of the head of household or another household member and is received by DFCS.

DFCS Reasonable Modifications and Communication Assistance Request Form for Persons with Disabilities
If you have a disability and need a reasonable modification or communication assistance to access DFCS services, you can request a reasonable modification, communication assistance, extra help or  learn more about the rights of customers with disabilities by using this hyperlink to access the DFCS Reasonable Modifications and Communication Assistance Request Form for Persons with Disabilities.

Voter Registration Information:

Register Online: To apply to register to vote where you live now, visit sos.ga.gov.

Print an application: You may print an application by visiting sos.ga.gov.

If you want a Georgia Voter Registration application mailed to you, you may call the Georgia Secretary of State’s office at 404-656-2871, call DFCS’ Customer Contact Center at 877-423-4746, or visit sos.ga.gov.

Toll-Free: 

(877) 423-4746

Contact your local DFCS office

For language assistance, contact LEPSI

After your application is filed, you or a member of your household must complete a phone interview conducted by an eligibility worker at DFCS.

The person who is interviewed must know about your household situation and be ready to answer questions related to your household situation.

Senior SNAP is a simplified application process designed to make it easier for seniors to receive SNAP benefits. For elderly/disabled individuals, an interview is completed by telephone.

Questions, issues or concerns? Please contact Constituent Services.

SNAP Renewal

All SNAP recipients are required to complete a periodic review to continue their eligibility for benefits. A renewal form and any required verification can be submitted in Georgia Gateway or by using Form 508 – FOOD STAMP / MEDICAID / TANF Renewal Form. (A link to Georgia's Voter Registration Application is also included below).

• English Standard Font:
  • Form 508 - Food Stamp/Medicaid/TANF Renewal Form
  • Georgia’s Voter Registration
• English Large Print:
  • Form 508 - Food Stamp/Medicaid/TANF Renewal Form
  • Georgia’s Voter Registration
• Español (Spanish)/Español Letra en en tamaño normal:
  • Forma 508 - Formulario de renovación para Cupones Para Alimentos/Medicaid/TANF
  • Registro de votantes de Georgia
• Español (Spanish)/Español Letra grande:
  • Forma 508 - Formulario de renovación para Cupones Para Alimentos/Medicaid/TANF
  • Registro de votantes de Georgia

Form 508 – Food Stamp / Medicaid / TANF Renewal Form in other languages:

508-العربية (Arabic)   نموذج تسجيل الناخبين في جورجيا	508-Bosanski (Bosnian)   Prijava za registraciju glasača u državi Džordžija	508-မြန်မာဘာသာ (Burmese)   ဂျော်ဂျီယာပြည်နယ်မှ မဲပေးသူများ မှတ်ပုံတင်ရန် လျှောက်လွှာ	508-中文 (Chinese)   乔治亚州选民登记申请	508-فارسی (Farsi)   درخواست ثبت نام رای دهنده جورجیا	508-Français (French)   Demande d'inscription d'électeur de Georgia	508-ગુજરાતી  (Gujarati)   જ્યોર્જિયાની મતદાર નોંધણી એપ્લિકેશન
508-हिन्दी  (Hindi)   जॉर्जिया का मतदाता पंजीकरण आवेदन	508-日本語 (Japanese)   ジョージアの有権者登録申請書	508-한국어 (Korean)   조지아주의 투표인 등록 신청	508-नेपाली (Nepali)   जर्जियाको भोटर रजिष्ट्रेशन आवेदन	508-Português  (Portuguese)   Solicitação de registro de votante de Georgia	508-Русский  (Russian)   Регистрация заявления избирателя штата Джорджии	508-Tiếng Việt  (Vietnamese)   Đơn Đăng ký Cử tri Georgia

SNAP Benefits Replacement

Constituents who have lost food purchased with SNAP benefits due to weather disasters (ice storm, fire, flood, tornado or other household misfortune) may request replacement of those SNAP benefits. Constituents that experience a food loss due to power outages of four hours or more may receive replacement benefits within 10 days after the report of a loss.

Per SNAP policy, recipients are required to report the loss of food to the local DFCS office and complete an affidavit, Food Loss Replacement Form (Form 841) verifying the amount of loss. Customers have 10 days after the loss to submit that form. 

Form 841 - Food Loss Replacement Form

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights laws and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Programs that receive federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and programs HHS directly operates are also prohibited from discrimination under federal civil rights laws and HHS regulations.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or who have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS INVOLVING USDA PROGRAMS

USDA provides federal financial assistance for many food security and hunger reduction programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and others. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) (found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office) or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. mail: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
   1320 Braddock Place, Room 334, Alexandria, VA 22314; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. phone: (833) 620-1071; or
4. email: [email protected].

For any other information regarding SNAP issues, persons should either contact the USDA SNAP hotline number at (800) 221-5689, which is also in Spanish, or call the state information/hotline numbers (click the link for a listing of hotline numbers by state); found online at: SNAP hotline.

CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS INVOLVING HHS PROGRAMS

HHS provides federal financial assistance for many programs to enhance health and well-being, including TANF, Head Start, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and others. If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), or religion in programs or activities that HHS directly operates or to which HHS provides federal financial assistance, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for yourself or for someone else.

To file a complaint of discrimination for yourself or someone else regarding a program receiving federal financial assistance through HHS, complete the form online through OCR’s Complaint Portal at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/. You may also contact OCR via mail at: Centralized Case Management Operations, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 509F HHH Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20201; fax: (202) 619-3818; or email: [email protected]. For faster processing, we encourage you to use the OCR online portal to file complaints rather than filing via mail. Persons who need assistance with filing a civil rights complaint can email OCR at [email protected] or call OCR toll-free at 1-800-368-1019, TDD 1-800-537-7697. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech difficulties, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. We also provide alternative formats (such as Braille and large print), auxiliary aids and language assistance services free of charge for filing a complaint.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Under the Department of Human Services (DHS), you may also file other discrimination complaints by contacting your local DFCS office, or the DFCS Civil Rights, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at 2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 19, Atlanta, GA, 30303, 404-657-3735. For complaints alleging discrimination based on limited English proficiency, contact the DHS Limited English Proficiency and Sensory Impairment Program at: 2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 29, Atlanta, GA 30303 or call 404-657-5244 (voice).

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