MEDICAID OFFICE 674 West Main Street Gibson, Georgia 30810 Phone (706) 598-2955

Services: Medicaid provides health care for low-income individuals. (SNAP), which helps low-income families buy food. (TANF), provide assistance to those with little to no income.

If you’re looking for information about food assistance, particularly the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), I can provide some details.

1. SNAP (Food Stamps) Overview:
   • The Georgia Food Stamp Program, also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), is a federally-funded initiative that provides monthly benefits to low-income households. These benefits help cover the cost of food.
   • Eligibility is based on factors such as income, household size, and expenses.
   • A household can be a single person living alone, a family, or several unrelated individuals who routinely purchase and prepare meals together.
   • If you’re age 60 or older, you may also be eligible for Senior SNAP.
2. How to Apply for SNAP Benefits:
   • To apply for SNAP benefits in Georgia, follow these steps:
     • Get Prepared:
       • Review the SNAP benefits in Georgia using the appropriate form:
         • English Form47
         • Spanish Forma47
         • Forms in other languages are also available.
     • Create and Submit an Application:
       • You can apply online for food stamps through the Georgia Gateway self-service system: Georgia Gateway.
       • The system is available from 5 am to midnight, Monday through Friday.
3. Contact Information for Gibson, GA Office:
   • Address: 674 W Main St, Gibson, GA 30810
   • Phone Number: (877) 423-4746
   • Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Remember, if you need assistance reading the information or communicating with the office, feel free to ask or call the provided number. Interpreters are available, and services are free. If you have difficulty speaking or are deaf, you can use the Georgia Relay service by dialing 711.

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Glascock County DFCS
674 West Main Street
P. O. Box 225
Gibson, Georgia 30810-0225

Glascock County DFCS has non-traditional hours. They are: Open:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) Closed:  Tuesday & Thursday

Phone Calls are accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (706) 598-2955 FAX (706) 598-2540