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Description of Program and Relief

Temporary Changes to Arizona’s Nutrition Assistance Program

The Nutrition Assistance program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) is Arizona’s program for the Food and Nutrition Service Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program helps low-income individuals and families buy food for a healthier diet.

Governor Ducey and the Department of Economic Security have submitted several requests to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to implement program changes to strengthen food security among Arizonans during the COVID-19 crisis. As of April 9, 2020, the federal agency has authorized the following changes:

  • Waiving interview requirements when determining eligibility, unless more information is needed from the applicant;

  • Temporarily suspending work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents;

  • Increasing benefits to the maximum allotment for two months due to pandemic-related economic conditions;

  • Extending certification periods by 6 months for recipients due to renew benefits in March, April, and May;

  • Allowing participants to purchase hot and prepared food sold in grocery stores; and

  • Allowing participants to use benefits for online food purchases from Walmart and Amazon.

Government or Lead Agency

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Dates Available

April 9, 2020 – further notice

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To complete an application, you will need proof of citizenship, identity, or Alien Registration Cards if there are non-U.S. citizens applying for benefits in your household; social security numbers for all members of the household; proof of relationship; proof of all money your household received from any source last month and this month; proof that your employment ended and the last date paid; and proof of bank statements and expenses. For more information about eligibility requirements, click here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For questions about the Nutrition Assistance program, please call (855) 432-7587 or (855) HEAplus. To ask questions via chat or email, visit the Health-e-Arizona Plus website, where you may also submit your application.

List of Additional Information

To review the announcement of recent program changes from the Office of the Governor, click here.

To access the application, please visit:

https://des.az.gov/sites/default/files/dl/FAA-0001A.pdf

For general program information, please visit:

https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/food/nutrition-assistance-formerly-food-stamp-program


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