General information

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP), once known as Food Stamps, help individuals and families put food on their plates.

SNAP also has provisions to replace food after disasters (including power outages)
that result in lost food supplies. See bottom of this page for details.

FIN can apply through COMPASS

Changes to SNAP Benefit Qualifications

All required info MUST be given to the County Assistance Office

The Following Situations Qualify FIN for an Exemption (with proof)

• You have a physical or mental health condition that reduces your ability to work
• You are earning at least $217.50 a week before taxes
• You have children under the age of 14
• You are at least 65 years old or under age 18
• You are getting a disability benefit like SSI or SSD
• You are enrolled in school or training at least half time
• You are getting unemployment benefits
• You are caring for someone who is sick or elderly
• You are in drug or mental health treatment
• You are going back to work within 60 days
• You are experiencing homelessness
• You are pregnant
• You are unable to work because of domestic violence

What Counts As Proof?

If health limits work: have your doctor, therapist or counselor sign the
Medical Exemption Form (see link below)                   

• If you have another exemption: mark it on the screening form (no other form needed)
  See Links below

• If you are working: include recent paystubs

• If none of the above: talk to your SNAP caseworker about volunteer/training opportunities

How to Submit Proof

• Return the Screening Form and proof to a local County Assistance Office. (Please note: the CAO is operated at the state level by the PA Department of Human Services.)

• Best option: the myCOMPASS PA app

• If you submit by mail, fax, or in person, include your case number.

• Ensure your address is updated on COMPASS (or call a CAO to update it). This is important in case PA DHS needs more documents from you.

What if FIN Needs More Support Than We Can Provide?

• Call Washington County Food Bank and Food Helpers (see link below)

• OR

• Contact the Washington County Dept. Of Human Services Centrailzed Intake
  

  Centralized Intake (724) 228-1234 

   

Resources to support FIN with SNAP

• Google Drive Partner Tool Kit with check lists and information, including flyers in various languages spoken througout our area: