Kingman AZ Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare Office
Medicaid – Food Stamp Office | Services: Nutrition Assistance, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program QUEST Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card Medicaid assistance Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP) The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) WIC Farmers Markets Nutrition Program (FMNP) |
The Kingman Department of Economic Security (DES) Office in Arizona provides essential services to the community. Here are some details about the services offered:
- Nutrition Assistance (SNAP/Food Stamp Program):
- The Nutrition Assistance, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is Arizona’s program for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- It assists low-income families in purchasing nutritious food and preventing under-nutrition.
- To apply for this program, individuals must provide required documentation, including proof of citizenship, identity, Social Security numbers, and other relevant information.
- After an eligibility interview, eligible individuals receive a QUEST Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which works like an ATM/debit card. It can be used at local grocery stores, convenience stores, and some farmers’ markets where QUEST is accepted.
- The benefit amount depends on household size, income, expenses, and other criteria.
- SNAP benefits can also be used to purchase food online at Walmart and Amazon.
- For more information and virtual services, visit here or call 1-855-432-7587.
- Additional Programs:
- Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP): Older adults may be able to apply for Nutrition Assistance benefits through a simplified application, interview, and verification process.
- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): Provides emergency food and nutrition assistance.
- Commodity Senior Food Program (CSFP): For individuals aged 60 or older, offering nutritious USDA foods and nutrition education.
- Congregate and Home Delivered Meals: Provides nutritious, home-delivered meals and assistance with other health issues.
- Double Up Food Bucks: Spend $1 on SNAP-eligible food, get $1 to spend on fruits and vegetables at participating farmer’s markets.
- Senior Farmers Markets Nutrition Program (SFMNP): Vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables for low-income individuals aged 60 or older.
- WIC Farmers Markets Nutrition Program (FMNP): Vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables for WIC participants.
- Office Details:
- Location: Kingman DES Office, 301 Pine Street, Kingman, AZ 86401
- Phone: (928) 753-4441
- Office Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
The Department of Economic Security aims to make Arizona stronger by providing temporary assistance to those in need and caring for the vulnerable.
Address | City | State | Zip Code | Phone | Fax | |
301 Pine St | Kingman | AZ | 86401 | (928) 753-4441 | (928) 753-9205 |
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