EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Able-bodied adults who are between 16-60 (with some exceptions) must register for work, take suitable jobs, and participate in an employment and training program which is given by the food stamp office. Food stamp application will be declined if the applicant failed to comply with these requirements. Able bodied applicants who are 18-50 years old, and does not have any dependent children can still receive food stamps only for 3 months every 36-month period if in case they will not join a workfare of employment and training programs except job search. There are certain locations that waive this type of requirement.

FOODS THAT CAN BE PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMPS:

Foods for the household to eat, such as: -- breads and cereals-- fruits and vegetables-- meats, fish and poultry; and-- dairy products Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat.

Households CANNOT use food stamp benefits to buy: Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes or tobacco Any nonfood items, such as: -- pet foods;-- soaps, paper products; and-- household supplies. Vitamins and medicines. Food that will be eaten in the store. Hot foods