Receive two much money on disability. Get only $16 per month. Live alone by myself. I live in Illinois. Have 2 food pantries I am connected to and provide plant of food. So I'm thankful.
i heard the term "food insecurity"last week to describe those of us who dont have enough $to buy food ,lifes basic need. Ramen noodles,peanut butter ,and pot pies are considered meals in my home. i am a disabled widow of a veteran and receive no survivors benefits from VA. i was only receiving $16a month on food stamps then after our little so called "increase"at the beginning of the year i wasnt eligible for that anymore. the need is REAL for so many of our disabled and elderly. its sad that i worked 2&3jobs at a time when i was able bodied and now i have to struggle to buy food and medications. thanks for sharing this info.
Lord JESUS CHRIST Please help us to trust in you alone. I'm disabled. Been now for years. And my little disability check just doesn't go far. I sure dont live high on the hog. I've learned. Dollar tree is my store. All I know is my lord is coming back soon. And I'll live pain free. Life is hard.
Yea I hear you. I have a service dog I have to take care of. 771 a month doesn't go far. I only get 114 a month foodstamps and it's not enough to last the whole month it sucks.
@@gajoy1 I'll pray for you JOY I also live with pain everyday. 3 back surgery Knee surgery. Hip replacement I try and do little side jobs Cause 1.100 doesn't go far. And $15 food stamps. Medical Bill's rent. Car insurance. Cars paid for. A 98. But its mind. But I dont complain Some dont have what I have I use to complain about my feet hurting. Till I saw a man with no legs. God WILL PROVIDE
big daddy Ed careful what you buy at Dollar tree, cause you can get most can goods cheaper t Walmart. Plus a lot of product are small there. Just compare prices. I'll be praying for you. I depend daily on the Lord. His word says He will supply all our needs. Blessings ❤
You should be a social worker as some don't care that you are barely getting by, I'm on my SSI n I can barley get threw the month because I have to pay the bills n after rent, light bill phone n the main thing's to live so after all that n dr.bills I can hardly get enough food to get threw for the month I pray for everyone struggling like that it's really hard
I am so sorry! It can be so hard to get by. Here are some links that might help: To save money on power bills: lowincomerelief.com/power To save money on internet: lowincomerelief.com/internet And to find more freebies and deals in your state: lowincomerelief.com/save-money-get-free-stuff/ I hope this helps!
Same here Pansy, I REALLY appreciate finding this channel. Everyday is struggle....I am in California and have been on housing waitlists for YEARS!! They just keep getting longer!! Last place I applied to is 10 YEARS!!!
God bless you Brenda I will be praying for you as I know how hard it is to scrape by every month with no help that makes me so sad I will pray they help you n all who need it we're kinda like the invisible people who pray n pray for any help bless you Brenda
I applied for the EBT card under their new ruling that SSI receiver's can now qualify for food stamps. At the office the worker said yes I could get 50.00 a month, but then they said I had been denied because I received too much SSI. I am a homeowner so I only claim a standard amount that all people get for SDG&E then my home insurance and yearly taxes. But she said only those item are allowed to be claimed. No phone, water. trash or household expenses like plumbing, hot water heater, leaking roof which I have, are allowable. I am so depressed! Mary
She could never work for the US government because she cares about people and would actually ASSIST them. This is not what the US Government wants. You must understand that to be a successful Government Public Assistance worker, one must prevent any assistance being provided that the Government can avoid providing. They are NOT there to help you. That's why what this channel is doing is so very needed, appreciated and a precious blessing! btw....I am not receiving any assistance but my poor, sweet Mama needed it before she died recently and did not know what or how she was eligible for and no one told her or helped her find out. I was out of the country at the time. So she never received what she needed and qualified for and thus died.
Not sure if she mentioned it, but if you have roommates that you don’t purchase food with them or prepare meals with them you may want to submit a “Shared Household Verification Form” for your own protection, with your application.
I know that some of you are struggling .. I know what it is like being so broke that your down counting change just to buy a 1/2 gal of milk .. I know that groceries are getting so expensive.. And you can't even afford the healthy stuf apples are almost 6 bucks to a carton of fat cakes that are processed packaged and sold for under 2 bucks.. If you can and are able help yourself and get a part time job.. Its the only thing that can give you xtra money to afford even the necessities.. I remembered thinking paper towels are a luxury item.. I'm not saying this to offend. I'm just trying to put this out there cause nobody deserves better than you do.. Find a job that is easiest for you.. Stuffing envelopes, cleaning an office.. Anything is better than crying bc that electric bill got higher bc that power company did an estimate.. Hated that.. I hope it gets better for you, life is not fair but you have to do what you have to do in order to eat.. And I hate hearing the money you worked for is not getting paid back to you.. That is not right...
As a case worker I think you should point out that many times unless someone is considered elderly or disabled their medical expenses do not count. As for utilities we don’t exact cost to client. And we do income conversion if a client isn’t salaried, paid twice a month or on SSi - ssa
They do not go by your "actual" utility bills they only allow so much depending on your family size. When I got them a long time ago my whole utility deduction was only 160!! My electric was actually 200 a month by itself. It is not right they should go by your actually Bill's because that's what you pay out!!
I agree! Some states use a flat-rate deductions and others use the exact amount. I've heard that if you bring your actual utility bill in, you can get that adjusted... but it may not work in every case. If you're still dealing with high utility bills, though, our newest video might help! :) ruclips.net/video/qAZuERUxrlo/видео.html
@@LowIncomeRelief In my state and others, you can ask for the flat rate deduction which has increased a lot over the years OR you can ask them to use your regular bills OR you can have them figure out the higher amount and use that.
You are a sweetie pie and I’m really liking your channel. I have a suggestion, and that is that you Produce videos about upcoming News regarding Public Policy of The SNAP program and empowering your subscribers to take action. For example I watched the Congressional hearing over the ABOD when I found out Without any prior notice that Trump had revoked my state’s exception to the policy which would cause me to lose my benefits. It would be great to be able to create public conversations about these policies to hold these lawmakers accountable. Because often times these attacks on social programs tend to be ignored by the mainstream media.
Here in California they dont ask for light bills, gas bill, or phone bill anymore. All they ask for is if you pay rent and how much you and who's in your house hold. Forfood Stamps you don't get the cost of living at all. Meat cost so much just like everything else. It takes about $500.00 a month justto eat 3 meals a day with basic meat no snacks or sweets at all.
Just because they are not asking for it does not mean they will not deduct it if you bring in your proofs. They are not trying to help anyone increase their amounts but if you go to the fda snap site you will see that LEGALLY all states have a deduction for the cost of you light/gas and phone bill. some give an automatic amount but if yours is higher then you can ask for your actual bills to be deducted. Ask your worker what your deduction for heating/cooling, electric, gas, phone etc is. If no amount is given make sure you give her amounts or proofs.
Just found out that if you have an ebt card you qualify for an Amazon Prime membership at half price. I don't have one myself but I can see where this could be helpful to someone...
@anita ericksonhak i did have to go into the chat forum to see how to do it. I wish I could remember how 😁 but it is true they just ask you to input your ebt card number.
You need to apply for SSI to get the difference and some states have SSI supplement tht you can also get if you ask for it..Make sure you apply for snap as well as regular assistance until your SSI is approved.
If you ask how they came up with your food stamp amount they will show you how they calculated it. What you can do is after 2 months give them paystubs and they will recalculate based on actual income vs. The projected income. There is no deduction for paying medical expenses or toilet paper in my state.
Probly because they think you should downsize or sell it. They don't want to give you foodstamps so you can pay your fat morgage.they will not give anyone benefits that own big homes or own expensive assets. It's intended for less fortunate people who don't have enough money to eat not people who can't pay there fat mortgage.
My apology, the house is not that big, my fat mortgage would not have been fat if we were both working, and one should not have to choose between eating or a roof over their head.
Juan Y Michelle Mendoza , I also forgot, the stamps were only supposed to be until I had a job. I had been looking for those past 3 yrs. It seems to me, you thought I was sitting in luxury, far from the truth. I however, have God to thank that we survived those years.
@@barbaracurtis3801 well I think they should have at least granted some sort of temporary relief,I agree. No judgement here. Just my understanding of the way they work. I think that if you had a good reason for being out of work than some sort of temporary help should have been available.my response was not based on judgement,only my understanding of what it's actually for. I agree sometimes life throws hardball's at you and unfortunately owning a house prevents you from getting nessisary help like government programs that pay your electric for six months and stamps. I didn't say I agree with it. I am on public housing and planning to transition into owning a home. All those programs available to me now will no longer be available once I do this so I'm making sure to be financially ready if that's even possible. With all the changes coming I don't want to be stuck with nowere to go when they through everyone on housing out.scary but I'm thankful for time to prepare
I have about 192.00 a month to spend on food .. i find that price chopper, price rite and or food lion..get roast , buy 1 get 1 for meat like pork chops get it
Not all states use the same calculations. Michigan does a flat rate and doesn't take into consideration the bills you pay. I just started getting food stamps because of covid-19 and they have me $16 dollars, I'm on disability.
My best friend gets $770 a month in ssi and her rent, light, water, and gas is well over $690 every month she was getting 100 in food stamps and when she got a $20 raise she was cut off!!
I was cut off my ssdi for not going to the emergency room enough anymore. I got sick of being treated like complete dirt. They cant do anything for me because its fibromyalgia and IC. They always give me antibiotics for ic. I'm allergic to so many now.
@@bee4907 get a regular doctor that you see who will get to know you and can write reports for the ssdi, Emergency rooms cost too much, is a waste of r esources and you have no dr with a good relationship. I do know what you mean as They want to see like 2 ER visits a year but if you have a good regular dr you see every month you can bypass that requirement. Make sure you appeal that decision and start going back to the drs NOW,
I was told they only care about how much u pay for rent all the other stuff they have a limit on I been told by a coworker they always ask to see my bills and they make copies of them
Not true, Definitely show your bills, especially your heat bill, the limit for the heat and cooling deduction is pretty high, It is usually a standard deduction of a very good amount.. Even if you only pay $1 for heat you will get a much bigger amount of snap than if you dont tell them you pay anything for heat.
in my state the only deduction you get despite what the internet sys I know I have asked the state and the local office and several workers and that is for gas and heating and they must be in your name. they also count your income before tax and before other things. for instance say you get 1000$ a month from ssa well even tho they take so much for medacare deductible they do not count that deductible. also keep in mind thay clame you care getting help with your deductible not true calling ssa will back that up. with that sed and the amount each month you are making 100$ over the limit for medace with out a deductible and will only get $10 in stamps and yes I no people say the min is 15 that's not true the min is $10
@@herbertloper2863 You need to have an attitude adjustment, some people do use these temporarily such as out of work, college kids, young Mothers etc but what about the long term people...our Senior Citizens who worked hard alll their lives, dont have alot of income because they helped their kids, or did not get paid alot to save alot. had no pension or 401K! it is hard for the younger ones to realize that now with so much disposable income for their cars, phones, cable, clubbing, eating out, etc so the elderly are the ones who are suffering, the things they need THE MOST are not covered by their Medicare such as hearing aids, vision, dental, etc, and they still have to pay the premiums for this and any other advantage or medigap plan, you get a little money or benefit from one place but it gets reduced or taken back when you do something else. And these people have budgeted, not everyone has the same opportunities as another and that is life, but to let our seniors and veterans be in the food bank line, or trying to get help with their heat bill is a SHAME.
My mom is on Socical security, disability. She only receives $23 per month food assistance. And when she gets a cost of living increase in her check, they deduct from her food assistance. How can she get more. $23 is not enough to buy anything!
@@ThePocohontis she is actually getting about $800 per month. She does get a slight housing allowance to help her pay rent. That's why I couldn't figure out why she is getting so little in food assistance. And she is a heart patient and a diabetic. Hard for her to eat healthy. So I send her food store cards from time to time.
@@jazzwolf7404 I know right after rent of 500 and then lights and stuff 800 don't go far for medical bills and meds I know because I only get 20 dollars after my check so I should get more too but I don't I got rheumatoid arthritis so I don't know how they really do the thing so I am in sans boat as your mom
I am married but I'm not living with my spouse. He lives out of state for work purposes. Would I have to consider him under my household for food stamps? I live with my parents because I don't work.
you can apply for medicaid for your prescription medications or medicare pard D if you have medicare., If you get snap, you will most likely be approved for medical even if you get a spenddown (not sure if they do that anymore) at least you will be partially covered.
I think this is good for Seniors, anyone else in need. I hate depending on the service to begin with. I m fine what I get. I don't know why people who are working. with excellent pay,enough hours.....need anymore.... I understand everyone and anyones life changes in blink of an eye, there's no need for greed.....just pointing that out.
That's a great tip! You can get all sorts of awesome discounts with EBT. We have a full list that includes everything from discounted Amazon Prime to free zoo admission at lowincomerelief.com/EBT :)
How can I get the help I need to pay for my electric bill.It will be disconnected on March 12,2019.I was wondering if if I can get any kind of funding to pay for my electric bill.My wife has epilepsy and she needs the electricity on she has a oxygen machine to.If you can help us that would be great.Thankyou and God bless you.
That's a great question, James! We just uploaded a new video about how we received help with our power bills. You can also see the resources we've found in your area at lowincomerelief.com/power :)
To help with oxygen, company can not disconnect a resident who is on oxygen that is life sustaining, call your electric company see how or what information you need to get from your Dr to help,. Then I don't know what institutions you have in your area to help with past due bills, here we have cac, we have a place as well to see how much you come up with then if you qualify they ll pay the rest.
I appreciate this. I’m about to be on ebt again, and it’s not enough to get by with a healthy allergy friendly diet. (I’m allergic to everything lol). Anything to help someone out is nice. Thanks
Great question! I have been able to confirm that health insurance payments and homeowners insurance payments count toward deductions. For anything beyond that, I'd recommend contacting someone at your local office.
Live with family member,disabled ,58, get food stamps,194.00 but have to pay utility light bill as well, my stamps are used toward light bill and eating , why i don't qualify for more stamps.......
@@tami8965 I'm disabled and looking at another surgery on my back . Now your telling me I can work. Not happening. Not that I haven't wanted to work. But you tell me a job I can do especially after a surgery. I can't stand or sit for long periods of time. Also can't do a lot of bending or squatting. I'm in almost constant pain. That's why I'm having surgery.
I'm so sorry, Tina! I try to moderate these comments and keep the trolls at bay, but this video has received a lot of attention over the last few days and it's difficult to keep up. I've deleted that vicious comment. I am not aware of a deduction for laundry but it never hurts to ask. They probably consider that part of the standard deduction though. :(
@@LowIncomeRelief which deduction would that be? I don't pay a water bill. Only electric and rent. Also the comment I just consider a ignorant person that doesn't understand . They're comments don't hurt me. They apparently don't have anyone in their life that has to rely on government help.
What happens if your gross income is as far as they look? That's what I was told. My gross income was too high so they don't take into account any deductions. They stopped there and denied benefits.
Kim Dotson, not everyone is eligible for food stamps. If you make too much money then you will be denied. THe only way that it doesn't matter is if you are disabled or elderly then they look past the income and use deductions to see if you qualify. You can still make too much money as a disabled person on SSD or on elderly person working so it is not automatic. It is however much more liberal deductions for the elderly and disabled to get the income below guidelines to qualify.
I am a disabled senior. I get SSDI and Widows benefits. I have my 2 grandchildren , 12 and 13 staying with me..their parents won't let me have legal custody as the parents dont want to lose the SNAP benefits for the children. Is there any way to get additional help.? ( Wisconsin)
Yes, apply for the snap benefits for those children, THe state will automatically cancel it to the parents as it is to go to the person who is raising the child. Tell them the children live with you. The parents should be grateful you are raising them, they are not entitled to that money. Plus you can add them to your SSDI check and you will get another check for the children. It doesn't matter if you have custody or not, you have physical custody of them. You should then apply for custody of the children at court to make this legal since they are taking advantage of you. I had this done to me until I woke up. I was caring for 4 of my sisters children on my own income while she kept all the benefits. What a shame, she was a drug addict and NEVER got her kids back. I had to smarten up or we would not have enough to eat.
I wish that people that have addictions and because of that has caught felony charges (3) but since than has gotten treatment been cleaned up for 4+ years would be reconsidered for food stamps. I'm single, living on my own paying my bills and top it off I am on SSDI making a whole $800. And can't recieve food stamps
Thanks! I hear a lot of negative feedback about that particular image because they're a young couple. When I designed it, I just assumed they were starving college students. ;)
@@LowIncomeRelief they look a little too happy to be grocery shopping! A little too happy to be broke, I lol'd at the pic. But it does look like they did get more foodstamps! So if I got a little extra, that is what I'll do, except my kids would be the ones pushing me in the cart! Then I would crash then get kicked out of the store, but it would be worth it! But seriously why is it negative?
I get$175.00 a month I am disabled permanently and know of ones who get $500.00 for her and daughter and full benefits. And a person who gets $200.00 and frauds the system why does this happen. I feed 2 people and we are diabetics he is retired and cant afford medical so unfair
I wish they did too because I get for one and the prices of food have gone up so much that I can not follow the diet's my Doctor want's me to follow I can only get like one are one to three packs of meat for a month. I due try to get fresh fruits but way too much so their just trying to make themselves look good because nobody cares that the Price's of everything has gone up but food stamps went done and when I did go to the food bank I was last got very little so I don't go anymore I not going to sit up there all day.
i dont get it i worked for 25 years and then broke my back had to get on ssi cause my doc said if i work i could injure my back again i get 700 _550 for rent -100 for gas 50 for lights then im broke then i get 140 for food help and i go threw that in 2 weeks so im stuck strectching it threw till it all repeats ,but yet my ex and her fam of 7 get all most 600 in stamps and her b/f gets 200/her sister gets 100 i just dont get it and none of them have held a job in there life and there drunks and drugys idk !!!
California most don't realize costs... Rents in less than desirable places run 1k and more a month. Than bills on top of that... And aide is less than your rent
Omg where have you been my whole life? What about student loans? My principle balance was 2800 and now its over 11000.00. A span of over 11 years. All that is interest charges and whatever else they charge. Iam drowning in debt. Can u refer me to anyone that can help? On an average, im getting charged over 100.00 a month on interest alone. And the higher the balance, the higher the interest. Great video
Yikes! Those fees are just awful. We did a rather extensive write-up of student loan issues last year but I know there's been a lot of discussion about changing the programs. We're going to revise these posts very soon. Anyway, here's what we have on student loans so far: Repayment plans: lowincomerelief.com/student-loan-debt-relief/ Total & Permanent Disability discharge: lowincomerelief.com/student-loan-forgiveness-disability/ How to stop student loan garnishments: lowincomerelief.com/stop-student-loan-wage-garnishment/ I hope some of this helps! -Nicole
Karen Marie, call your student loan and ask for a reduced rate of interest charge and ask that your monthly payment be reduced. If you are disabled you can ask for your payment be 0 and they will make the monthly payment until you are no longer disabled.
Do you know how or where to go for a family care giver I'm in need of one and I know that they can be paid through my Medicaid or Medicare insurance but unsure where to start
I took care of my mom but went under an agency that hired me. Call your department of human services and ask them to give u numbers that u need someone to take care of u or you need those services.
Check out the medicare website called www.mymedicare.gov They answer a lot of questions & you can do a chat with them. I think there is also a phone number to call for info.
I hope this helps the people with "real disabilities". Oh I am disabled cannot work but I drive a car, mow the grass, etc.. Seniors who need help only receiving social security, need help. But young able bodied men and women, should truly find a job. Not staying on food stamps. Thank you for all the information and video.
There is no deduction for childcare only child support. However dshs does have a child care subsidy to help pay for child care if you earn under a certain amount
because if you are married living with spouse they are legally obligated to be in your SNAP household. if your kids father lives in the household be he is legally obligated to be included in the house hold.
If you are married AND not living together then your spouse income does not count against you, but of course if you are married and living together then you are a household of 2 and both incomes count. Being married your wife/husband is equally responsible for buying each other food and making sure there is enough to eat for the both of you.
Wish I saw this video before I went to the office yesterday and honestly I don’t feel as if I’m getting the right amount of money I feel as if the lady messed up because I was helping her fill out the application and she kept calling her coworker🙄
I been told about medical bills u have to go down there the month u maded the medical bill like lets say u went in hospital in April right after u get out hospital u have to go down to food stamps and wait for 4 to 6 hours maybe 8 and tell them u were in hospital and u waiting for your bill and then when u get your bill u have to go back there and wait for 4 to 8 hours and then they will tell u if u get anymore food stamps but they can tell u one thing there in the office but the letter they send u in mail will be the last say so they can tell u at the office u will get more then u get the letter that tells u u are not going to get more that how they work it here in Arizona because I know I been though it and be told that
I. Draw. 6. Dollars. Month. On. Foodstamps. Pay. ,480 Dol. For. Rent. 150. To. 180 month. On. Power. Cheapest. Waterbill ..I..had. Is. 82. Dollars. Life. Ins. I. Have. Server. Seizures. I. Owe. So. Much. For. Ambulance. Rides. And. Doctor. Bills ..annd. Every day. Bills. But. I. Draw. To. Much. They. SAY. Anyone. On. Disability. That. Just. Work. At. A. Plant. Job. Knows. About. What. I. Draw. And. Them. 5, weeks. In. A. Month. Is. Rough.
Not sure how I happened on this video but this is really good information and I am happy that it's out here for people who need it. However, and I hate to point this out but... I shutter to think how this video would have been received in the comments section if a black person titled a video, "How to Get More Food Stamps Every Month"
nicole my name is tony my wifes name is iris. i have too much to say to type here. is there a phone that i could call or an email to talk to someone in your organization
I know how you feel Brenda I pay $500 in rent no help light bill no help n all my bills take every penny I don't get even 60 a month so I'm standing in the stores wondering what I can get that will even last 2 weeks much less a month but my neighbors get 400 in food stamps no young children she gets a check he works under the table n she goes to every food church n food bank there is not still not share were these places are so I are people I know can maybe get enough food to last the month n allot of the food they get goes to waste 😪 n here we are hangry
Wooo-weee, the caption is a white woman and a white guy, shocked and happy at the same time that it's not some black woman, because a lot of times when we see these food stamps captions, they always showing black women.
Love your article and caring ways. But the picture on your intro or whatever it is called makes it look like you are advocating living high off the government.
Hi Marianne. I'm sorry about the image. It's a struggle to find affordable stock photography that is also intriguing and click-worthy. At the time, this seemed like the best choice. I'll keep that feedback in mind as I choose future images, though. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! :)
I dont think she necessarily means you get more than others, I believe she is saying to be sure you are reporting allll possible deductions to be sure you are getting the amount you qualify for!
That's a complicated answer. Many households that receive food stamps are employed but still can't make ends meet. Others are disabled and can't work. Employment isn't a complete solution, unfortunately.
excuse me but I AM employed, full time, but still need food stamps. I make more than minimum wage, but not enough to pay car note, house note, electricity, water, car insurance, healthcare and still afford food with my salary alone. MANY people receiving public assistance work full time, but still need help.
Lisa Bills, Wall would help also. Each year over 120 billion dollars is spent to help illegal immigrants. It breaks my heart when I see Americans starving.
Sorry, Blondie Lynn. I didn't realize that the audio was like that. I'm still learning the equipment. I'll be sure to keep this in mind in future videos.
I wish that the people who make these algorythyms for food stamps had to actually live on them.
This year my SSDI benefits we're raised $30.00 this year my food stamp allotment went down $ 33.00. It just never seems to get easier for anyone.
My SSdi was only 348. I have two kids and my food was less than 100.
YEP! mine went up $30 also and foodstamps down by $70! I only get $92 for a 2 person household. I know some get more, but it’s not enough...
Receive two much money on disability. Get only $16 per month. Live alone by myself. I live in Illinois. Have 2 food pantries I am connected to and provide plant of food. So I'm thankful.
i heard the term "food insecurity"last week to describe those of us who dont have enough $to buy food ,lifes basic need. Ramen noodles,peanut butter ,and pot pies are considered meals in my home. i am a disabled widow of a veteran and receive no survivors benefits from VA. i was only receiving $16a month on food stamps then after our little so called "increase"at the beginning of the year i wasnt eligible for that anymore. the need is REAL for so many of our disabled and elderly. its sad that i worked 2&3jobs at a time when i was able bodied and now i have to struggle to buy food and medications. thanks for sharing this info.
Lord JESUS CHRIST
Please help us to trust in you alone. I'm disabled. Been now for years. And my little disability check just doesn't go far. I sure dont live high on the hog.
I've learned. Dollar tree is my store. All I know is my lord is coming back soon. And I'll live pain free. Life is hard.
I live in pain 😭 every day
Yea I hear you. I have a service dog I have to take care of. 771 a month doesn't go far. I only get 114 a month foodstamps and it's not enough to last the whole month it sucks.
@@gajoy1 I'll pray for you JOY I also live with pain everyday. 3 back surgery
Knee surgery. Hip replacement
I try and do little side jobs
Cause 1.100 doesn't go far. And $15 food stamps. Medical Bill's rent. Car insurance. Cars paid for. A 98. But its mind.
But I dont complain
Some dont have what I have
I use to complain about my feet hurting. Till I saw a man with no legs. God WILL PROVIDE
big daddy Ed careful what you buy at Dollar tree, cause you can get most can goods cheaper t Walmart. Plus a lot of product are small there. Just compare prices. I'll be praying for you. I depend daily on the Lord. His word says He will supply all our needs. Blessings ❤
GOD BLESS YOU
You should be a social worker as some don't care that you are barely getting by, I'm on my SSI n I can barley get threw the month because I have to pay the bills n after rent, light bill phone n the main thing's to live so after all that n dr.bills I can hardly get enough food to get threw for the month I pray for everyone struggling like that it's really hard
I am so sorry! It can be so hard to get by. Here are some links that might help:
To save money on power bills: lowincomerelief.com/power
To save money on internet: lowincomerelief.com/internet
And to find more freebies and deals in your state: lowincomerelief.com/save-money-get-free-stuff/
I hope this helps!
Same here Pansy, I REALLY appreciate finding this channel. Everyday is struggle....I am in California and have been on housing waitlists for YEARS!! They just keep getting longer!! Last place I applied to is 10 YEARS!!!
@@LowIncomeRelief Just found you!!! New subscriber. Do you have any advice on housing?
So true they don't care I like u it hard to get by with my check with bills
God bless you Brenda I will be praying for you as I know how hard it is to scrape by every month with no help that makes me so sad I will pray they help you n all who need it we're kinda like the invisible people who pray n pray for any help bless you Brenda
I applied for the EBT card under their new ruling that SSI receiver's can now qualify for food stamps. At the office the worker said yes I could get 50.00 a month, but then they said I had been denied because I received too much SSI. I am a homeowner so I only claim a standard amount that all people get for SDG&E then my home insurance and yearly taxes. But she said only those item are allowed to be claimed. No phone, water. trash or household expenses like plumbing, hot water heater, leaking roof which I have, are allowable. I am so depressed! Mary
You should work for the federal government to help people!! You need paid well for this.
Thank you!
@@LowIncomeRelief people don't know these things. I needed food once and had not a clue where or how to find the food banks. Still don't. Crazy times
She could never work for the US government because she cares about people and would actually ASSIST them. This is not what the US Government wants. You must understand that to be a successful Government Public Assistance worker, one must prevent any assistance being provided that the Government can avoid providing. They are NOT there to help you. That's why what this channel is doing is so very needed, appreciated and a precious blessing! btw....I am not receiving any assistance but my poor, sweet Mama needed it before she died recently and did not know what or how she was eligible for and no one told her or helped her find out. I was out of the country at the time. So she never received what she needed and qualified for and thus died.
@@ashleyash9421 Get lost-She just said that she doesn't want that type of job because of its limiting bureaucracy
@@ashleyash9421 trolling others to make yourself feel better is for the weak minded.
Not sure if she mentioned it, but if you have roommates that you don’t purchase food with them or prepare meals with them you may want to submit a “Shared Household Verification Form” for your own protection, with your application.
I know that some of you are struggling .. I know what it is like being so broke that your down counting change just to buy a 1/2 gal of milk .. I know that groceries are getting so expensive.. And you can't even afford the healthy stuf apples are almost 6 bucks to a carton of fat cakes that are processed packaged and sold for under 2 bucks.. If you can and are able help yourself and get a part time job.. Its the only thing that can give you xtra money to afford even the necessities.. I remembered thinking paper towels are a luxury item.. I'm not saying this to offend. I'm just trying to put this out there cause nobody deserves better than you do.. Find a job that is easiest for you.. Stuffing envelopes, cleaning an office.. Anything is better than crying bc that electric bill got higher bc that power company did an estimate.. Hated that.. I hope it gets better for you, life is not fair but you have to do what you have to do in order to eat.. And I hate hearing the money you worked for is not getting paid back to you.. That is not right...
As a case worker I think you should point out that many times unless someone is considered elderly or disabled their medical expenses do not count. As for utilities we don’t exact cost to client. And we do income conversion if a client isn’t salaried, paid twice a month or on SSi - ssa
They do not go by your "actual" utility bills they only allow so much depending on your family size. When I got them a long time ago my whole utility deduction was only 160!! My electric was actually 200 a month by itself. It is not right they should go by your actually Bill's because that's what you pay out!!
I agree! Some states use a flat-rate deductions and others use the exact amount. I've heard that if you bring your actual utility bill in, you can get that adjusted... but it may not work in every case. If you're still dealing with high utility bills, though, our newest video might help! :) ruclips.net/video/qAZuERUxrlo/видео.html
@@LowIncomeRelief In my state and others, you can ask for the flat rate deduction which has increased a lot over the years OR you can ask them to use your regular bills OR you can have them figure out the higher amount and use that.
Thank you so much for this information. It really helps us out. I receive 16 a month and it is definitely not going to be enough for a month.
You are a sweetie pie and I’m really liking your channel.
I have a suggestion, and that is that you Produce videos about upcoming News regarding Public Policy of The SNAP program and empowering your subscribers to take action.
For example I watched the Congressional hearing over the ABOD when I found out Without any prior notice that Trump had revoked my state’s exception to the policy which would cause me to lose my benefits.
It would be great to be able to create public conversations about these policies to hold these lawmakers accountable. Because often times these attacks on social programs tend to be ignored by the mainstream media.
Here in California they dont ask for light bills, gas bill, or phone bill anymore. All they ask for is if you pay rent and how much you and who's in your house hold. Forfood Stamps you don't get the cost of living at all. Meat cost so much just like everything else. It takes about $500.00 a month justto eat 3 meals a day with basic meat no snacks or sweets at all.
Just because they are not asking for it does not mean they will not deduct it if you bring in your proofs. They are not trying to help anyone increase their amounts but if you go to the fda snap site you will see that LEGALLY all states have a deduction for the cost of you light/gas and phone bill. some give an automatic amount but if yours is higher then you can ask for your actual bills to be deducted. Ask your worker what your deduction for heating/cooling, electric, gas, phone etc is. If no amount is given make sure you give her amounts or proofs.
Thank you for your hard work and love. God bless and prosper you.
Just found out that if you have an ebt card you qualify for an Amazon Prime membership at half price. I don't have one myself but I can see where this could be helpful to someone...
@anita ericksonhak i did have to go into the chat forum to see how to do it. I wish I could remember how 😁 but it is true they just ask you to input your ebt card number.
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You can also use the snap benefits on amazon pantry for food to home delivery. It's a little more expensive but you can search for anything (almost)
I get $229 a month in Social Security disability. That’s it when I did get SSDI in Missouri the max is $684 a month.
You need to apply for SSI to get the difference and some states have SSI supplement tht you can also get if you ask for it..Make sure you apply for snap as well as regular assistance until your SSI is approved.
My husband and I only get $5 in food stamps a month. We even lost our Medicaid that was based on our disability just because we got married in 2015
get a legal aid
They are starving people they do not count that food prices went up high .
Catgirl You are so right n they don't care if people r starving
But we - US Continues giving to 3rd world countries that are seriously lacking. They - government needs to look around HERE !
THANK YOU FOR THIS VERRY HELPFUL VIDEO AND YOUR HONESTY , YOU WOULD MAKE 1 GREAT AWSOME SOCIAL WORKER 😉👍😉
Buy what's on sale always especially meat
@Goodie Gurl same here! 👍
I don't get food stamps. But I am low income. I buy the meat that are at reduced priced.
Food stamps are helping out low income thanks for
I am glad for my food stamps, but $15 does not but much only one meal
Shoot they never tell you any of this at the dshs office thank you for explaining it to everyone.
If you ask how they came up with your food stamp amount they will show you how they calculated it. What you can do is after 2 months give them paystubs and they will recalculate based on actual income vs. The projected income. There is no deduction for paying medical expenses or toilet paper in my state.
Of course not.....they do not want you to know the ways to advocate for more benefits
Thank you for addressing this topic.
I was out of work for 3 yrs, and so was my husband. they refused food stamps for us because we own a home...we were paying a fat mortgage.
Probly because they think you should downsize or sell it. They don't want to give you foodstamps so you can pay your fat morgage.they will not give anyone benefits that own big homes or own expensive assets. It's intended for less fortunate people who don't have enough money to eat not people who can't pay there fat mortgage.
My apology, the house is not that big, my fat mortgage would not have been fat if we were both working, and one should not have to choose between eating or a roof over their head.
Juan Y Michelle Mendoza , I also forgot, the stamps were only supposed to be until I had a job. I had been looking for those past 3 yrs. It seems to me, you thought I was sitting in luxury, far from the truth. I however, have God to thank that we survived those years.
@@barbaracurtis3801 well I think they should have at least granted some sort of temporary relief,I agree. No judgement here. Just my understanding of the way they work. I think that if you had a good reason for being out of work than some sort of temporary help should have been available.my response was not based on judgement,only my understanding of what it's actually for. I agree sometimes life throws hardball's at you and unfortunately owning a house prevents you from getting nessisary help like government programs that pay your electric for six months and stamps. I didn't say I agree with it. I am on public housing and planning to transition into owning a home. All those programs available to me now will no longer be available once I do this so I'm making sure to be financially ready if that's even possible. With all the changes coming I don't want to be stuck with nowere to go when they through everyone on housing out.scary but I'm thankful for time to prepare
My sister owns her own home and gets food stamps. It all depends on the entire income of your home
Just subscribed,thanks for all the helpful information.
I have about 192.00 a month to spend on food .. i find that price chopper, price rite and or food lion..get roast , buy 1 get 1 for meat like pork chops get it
Buy 1 Get 1 deals are AMAZING! Thanks for sharing! :) -Nicole
thanks Nicole
Not all states use the same calculations. Michigan does a flat rate and doesn't take into consideration the bills you pay. I just started getting food stamps because of covid-19 and they have me $16 dollars, I'm on disability.
I got hurt on my job an they only give me 15$ a month I'm on workercompsation an it not much at all
Oregon doesn't take into consideration any deductions for food stamps. They actually listed my income higher than I actually make
Does state property taxes count? I have to save all year to pay over 2200.00 a year in my state house property tax.
What services online for delivery that I can use an EBT card? "In Oregon"
My best friend gets $770 a month in ssi and her rent, light, water, and gas is well over $690 every month she was getting 100 in food stamps and when she got a $20 raise she was cut off!!
Gwendolyn Davison we need new president that will stop cuts and start finding ways to help feed the elderly kids disabled homeless and sick..
I was cut off my ssdi for not going to the emergency room enough anymore. I got sick of being treated like complete dirt. They cant do anything for me because its fibromyalgia and IC. They always give me antibiotics for ic. I'm allergic to so many now.
@@bee4907 get a regular doctor that you see who will get to know you and can write reports for the ssdi, Emergency rooms cost too much, is a waste of r esources and you have no dr with a good relationship. I do know what you mean as They want to see like 2 ER visits a year but if you have a good regular dr you see every month you can bypass that requirement. Make sure you appeal that decision and start going back to the drs NOW,
its heartless man really sucks
I was told they only care about how much u pay for rent all the other stuff they have a limit on I been told by a coworker they always ask to see my bills and they make copies of them
Not true, Definitely show your bills, especially your heat bill, the limit for the heat and cooling deduction is pretty high, It is usually a standard deduction of a very good amount.. Even if you only pay $1 for heat you will get a much bigger amount of snap than if you dont tell them you pay anything for heat.
New subbie thank you for the information 👀🤗
in my state the only deduction you get despite what the internet sys I know I have asked the state and the local office and several workers and that is for gas and heating and they must be in your name. they also count your income before tax and before other things. for instance say you get 1000$ a month from ssa well even tho they take so much for medacare deductible they do not count that deductible. also keep in mind thay clame you care getting help with your deductible not true calling ssa will back that up. with that sed and the amount each month you are making 100$ over the limit for medace with out a deductible and will only get $10 in stamps and yes I no people say the min is 15 that's not true the min is $10
They reduced my food stamps down to 79.00 a month..its so hard to make it on 79.00 a month for food.
@@herbertloper2863 You need to have an attitude adjustment, some people do use these temporarily such as out of work, college kids, young Mothers etc but what about the long term people...our Senior Citizens who worked hard alll their lives, dont have alot of income because they helped their kids, or did not get paid alot to save alot. had no pension or 401K! it is hard for the younger ones to realize that now with so much disposable income for their cars, phones, cable, clubbing, eating out, etc so the elderly are the ones who are suffering, the things they need THE MOST are not covered by their Medicare such as hearing aids, vision, dental, etc, and they still have to pay the premiums for this and any other advantage or medigap plan, you get a little money or benefit from one place but it gets reduced or taken back when you do something else. And these people have budgeted, not everyone has the same opportunities as another and that is life, but to let our seniors and veterans be in the food bank line, or trying to get help with their heat bill is a SHAME.
I'm 72 and get $15.00. I had to go back to work with special needs kids in a school bus. no end in sight..just death.
I get only $20/mo. I am a disabled senior, living with a 59 female. She gets $794 SSI & me net $1376.
My mom is on Socical security, disability. She only receives $23 per month food assistance. And when she gets a cost of living increase in her check, they deduct from her food assistance. How can she get more. $23 is not enough to buy anything!
the more money youget the less food stamps you get shes probably getting 1500 a month though
@@ThePocohontis she is actually getting about $800 per month. She does get a slight housing allowance to help her pay rent. That's why I couldn't figure out why she is getting so little in food assistance. And she is a heart patient and a diabetic. Hard for her to eat healthy. So I send her food store cards from time to time.
im sorry for misunderstanding she definately should get more stamps@@jazzwolf7404
@@jazzwolf7404 I know right after rent of 500 and then lights and stuff 800 don't go far for medical bills and meds I know because I only get 20 dollars after my check so I should get more too but I don't I got rheumatoid arthritis so I don't know how they really do the thing so I am in sans boat as your mom
@@jazzwolf7404 but I don't get help with my rent
I am married but I'm not living with my spouse. He lives out of state for work purposes. Would I have to consider him under my household for food stamps? I live with my parents because I don't work.
Last year was $570 this year is $208 and I had cut all my medicine heart meds hight blood pressure meds
I hope you can appeal or a way to talk to a committee you explain what happens.....I hope you are able to get this fixed.
you can apply for medicaid for your prescription medications or medicare pard D if you have medicare., If you get snap, you will most likely be approved for medical even if you get a spenddown (not sure if they do that anymore) at least you will be partially covered.
ask ya dr for samples
I think this is good for Seniors, anyone else in need. I hate depending on the service to begin with. I m fine what I get. I don't know why people who are working. with excellent pay,enough hours.....need anymore.... I understand everyone and anyones life changes in blink of an eye, there's no need for greed.....just pointing that out.
I don't know what state does but the dmv where i live do andsome dmv will let you get your id for 6 and something cent if you have ebt
That's a great tip! You can get all sorts of awesome discounts with EBT. We have a full list that includes everything from discounted Amazon Prime to free zoo admission at lowincomerelief.com/EBT :)
thank you
i:m getting 15 a month and they just cancelled it.
Great information, thanks.
Great helpful information. Thank you.
I can't eat nothing on 16 a month....im disgusted...😑
How can I get the help I need to pay for my electric bill.It will be disconnected on March 12,2019.I was wondering if if I can get any kind of funding to pay for my electric bill.My wife has epilepsy and she needs the electricity on she has a oxygen machine to.If you can help us that would be great.Thankyou and God bless you.
That's a great question, James! We just uploaded a new video about how we received help with our power bills. You can also see the resources we've found in your area at lowincomerelief.com/power :)
Different state to state and counties
ask the light Company if they have any assistance..call 211
To help with oxygen, company can not disconnect a resident who is on oxygen that is life sustaining, call your electric company see how or what information you need to get from your Dr to help,. Then I don't know what institutions you have in your area to help with past due bills, here we have cac, we have a place as well to see how much you come up with then if you qualify they ll pay the rest.
I appreciate this. I’m about to be on ebt again, and it’s not enough to get by with a healthy allergy friendly diet. (I’m allergic to everything lol). Anything to help someone out is nice. Thanks
Thanks for all the helpful information. You should be a social worker. It seems like you really understand how hard it is to make ends meet.
I only get $16 a month and that won't even buy a frigerator full of food
Question what kind of insurance is considered a deduction ?
Your information is helpful !
Great question! I have been able to confirm that health insurance payments and homeowners insurance payments count toward deductions. For anything beyond that, I'd recommend contacting someone at your local office.
I really expected this to be satire.
Live with family member,disabled ,58, get food stamps,194.00 but have to pay utility light bill as well, my stamps are used toward light bill and eating , why i don't qualify for more stamps.......
Is there any deductions for having to use the laundromat? I live in a low-income apartment and have to use it.not allowed to have a washer and dryer.
@@tami8965 I'm disabled and looking at another surgery on my back . Now your telling me I can work. Not happening. Not that I haven't wanted to work. But you tell me a job I can do especially after a surgery. I can't stand or sit for long periods of time. Also can't do a lot of bending or squatting. I'm in almost constant pain. That's why I'm having surgery.
I'm so sorry, Tina! I try to moderate these comments and keep the trolls at bay, but this video has received a lot of attention over the last few days and it's difficult to keep up. I've deleted that vicious comment.
I am not aware of a deduction for laundry but it never hurts to ask. They probably consider that part of the standard deduction though. :(
@@LowIncomeRelief which deduction would that be? I don't pay a water bill. Only electric and rent. Also the comment I just consider a ignorant person that doesn't understand . They're comments don't hurt me. They apparently don't have anyone in their life that has to rely on government help.
@Nicole Ainsworth I'm sorry you went through that .
there is no deduction for laundry.
I been getting 28 just not enough.
Buy what your family will eat.and like
Krizz,
Great tip! Thanks!
-Riley
I only get 20 dollars a month in foodstamp
How much income do you earn
I get 15
try going to pantries
I dumpster dive for food
Thanks so much for helping us!
What happens if your gross income is as far as they look? That's what I was told. My gross income was too high so they don't take into account any deductions. They stopped there and denied benefits.
Hmm.... That's weird. Do you have the option to appeal?
Kim Dotson, not everyone is eligible for food stamps. If you make too much money then you will be denied. THe only way that it doesn't matter is if you are disabled or elderly then they look past the income and use deductions to see if you qualify. You can still make too much money as a disabled person on SSD or on elderly person working so it is not automatic. It is however much more liberal deductions for the elderly and disabled to get the income below guidelines to qualify.
Food stamp office doesn’t count my phone and they don’t care or alter anything if my utilities go up! Only rent....
My office by I go to takes all that into account....medical bills, phone bill, ....
wow
Thank for this video.
How can I receive cash on EBT that will help me a lot?
We need more food stamp please
What stores give freebies?
I am a disabled senior. I get SSDI and Widows benefits. I have my 2 grandchildren , 12 and 13 staying with me..their parents won't let me have legal custody as the parents dont want to lose the SNAP benefits for the children. Is there any way to get additional help.? ( Wisconsin)
Check into a program designed to help you raise other people s. children...if you go to legal aid they maybe able to get you custody or guardianship.
Yes, apply for the snap benefits for those children, THe state will automatically cancel it to the parents as it is to go to the person who is raising the child. Tell them the children live with you. The parents should be grateful you are raising them, they are not entitled to that money. Plus you can add them to your SSDI check and you will get another check for the children. It doesn't matter if you have custody or not, you have physical custody of them. You should then apply for custody of the children at court to make this legal since they are taking advantage of you. I had this done to me until I woke up. I was caring for 4 of my sisters children on my own income while she kept all the benefits. What a shame, she was a drug addict and NEVER got her kids back. I had to smarten up or we would not have enough to eat.
I wish that people that have addictions and because of that has caught felony charges (3) but since than has gotten treatment been cleaned up for 4+ years would be reconsidered for food stamps. I'm single, living on my own paying my bills and top it off I am on SSDI making a whole $800. And can't recieve food stamps
Lol that thumbnail with the title!
Yeah... It's not my favorite thumbnail but it's very effective!
@@LowIncomeRelief I think it's cute! The people look so happy!
Thanks! I hear a lot of negative feedback about that particular image because they're a young couple. When I designed it, I just assumed they were starving college students. ;)
@@LowIncomeRelief they look a little too happy to be grocery shopping! A little too happy to be broke, I lol'd at the pic. But it does look like they did get more foodstamps! So if I got a little extra, that is what I'll do, except my kids would be the ones pushing me in the cart! Then I would crash then get kicked out of the store, but it would be worth it! But seriously why is it negative?
I get$175.00 a month I am disabled permanently and know of ones who get $500.00 for her and daughter and full benefits. And a person who gets $200.00 and frauds the system why does this happen. I feed 2 people and we are diabetics he is retired and cant afford medical so unfair
That is so frustrating, Deana! That is definitely unfair and I'm so sorry to hear that. I wish there was more we could do to help!
First. No one calls in to.alert the fraud crime people don't want to get involved,. Get involved.
I wish they did too because I get for one and the prices of food have gone up so much that I can not follow the diet's my Doctor want's me to follow I can only get like one are one to three packs of meat for a month. I due try to get fresh fruits but way too much so their just trying to make themselves look good because nobody cares that the Price's of everything has gone up but food stamps went done and when I did go to the food bank I was last got very little so I don't go anymore I not going to sit up there all day.
ensure is a drink and u can get it on ebt vanella or chocklot
I live on nothing somedays cant afford to eat no food
Excellent info thank you
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful to you - and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. :)
i dont get it i worked for 25 years and then broke my back had to get on ssi cause my doc said if i work i could injure my back again i get 700 _550 for rent -100 for gas 50 for lights then im broke then i get 140 for food help and i go threw that in 2 weeks so im stuck strectching it threw till it all repeats ,but yet my ex and her fam of 7 get all most 600 in stamps and her b/f gets 200/her sister gets 100 i just dont get it and none of them have held a job in there life and there drunks and drugys idk !!!
California most don't realize costs... Rents in less than desirable places run 1k and more a month. Than bills on top of that... And aide is less than your rent
And how do you know what your ex and their new person get? I couldn't even tell you were my ex lives 🤣
Omg where have you been my whole life? What about student loans? My principle balance was 2800 and now its over 11000.00. A span of over 11 years. All that is interest charges and whatever else they charge. Iam drowning in debt. Can u refer me to anyone that can help? On an average, im getting charged over 100.00 a month on interest alone. And the higher the balance, the higher the interest. Great video
Yikes! Those fees are just awful. We did a rather extensive write-up of student loan issues last year but I know there's been a lot of discussion about changing the programs. We're going to revise these posts very soon.
Anyway, here's what we have on student loans so far:
Repayment plans: lowincomerelief.com/student-loan-debt-relief/
Total & Permanent Disability discharge: lowincomerelief.com/student-loan-forgiveness-disability/
How to stop student loan garnishments: lowincomerelief.com/stop-student-loan-wage-garnishment/
I hope some of this helps!
-Nicole
Thanks a bunch
Karen,
You're welcome!
-Riley
Karen Marie, call your student loan and ask for a reduced rate of interest charge and ask that your monthly payment be reduced. If you are disabled you can ask for your payment be 0 and they will make the monthly payment until you are no longer disabled.
"If you are an adult child..." lol.
Ruby Sage adult child usually is an adult dependent.
Do you know how or where to go for a family care giver I'm in need of one and I know that they can be paid through my Medicaid or Medicare insurance but unsure where to start
Ask your doctors office
I took care of my mom but went under an agency that hired me. Call your department of human services and ask them to give u numbers that u need someone to take care of u or you need those services.
Check out the medicare website called www.mymedicare.gov They answer a lot of questions & you can do a chat with them. I think there is also a phone number to call for info.
Speak to a social worker in your area at clinic your pcp has to first sign forms saying u need an aid
Look into.your States Rules What State are You in ?
Ok I am an I pay light and gas they didn't take none of that in consideration
My office I go to does
You have to bring a copy of your bills, make sure they are in your file and ask your worker if she deducted it.
I hope this helps the people with "real disabilities". Oh I am disabled cannot work but I drive a car, mow the grass, etc.. Seniors who need help only receiving social security, need help. But young able bodied men and women, should truly find a job. Not staying on food stamps.
Thank you for all the information and video.
Yep, that's part of the problem. All the fakers are taking money from those truly in need.
Nice video
Any childcare deduction? I pay $800 month in childcare
Keisha H. Yes. Just give them proof of payments.
There is no deduction for childcare only child support. However dshs does have a child care subsidy to help pay for child care if you earn under a certain amount
Bcherie U yeah there is, if you pay for child care your food stamps go up.
www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/forms/childcarestatement.doc
@@Tata-iu3fy they go up marginally if you pay over a certain amount. Like 10 to 20 dollars
I'm in low income
Also if u married they count u and your husband or wife money with your even if u are the only one going to get the food stamps
because if you are married living with spouse they are legally obligated to be in your SNAP household. if your kids father lives in the household be he is legally obligated to be included in the house hold.
You should be putting everyone in your house hold .
If you are married AND not living together then your spouse income does not count against you, but of course if you are married and living together then you are a household of 2 and both incomes count. Being married your wife/husband is equally responsible for buying each other food and making sure there is enough to eat for the both of you.
Wish I saw this video before I went to the office yesterday and honestly I don’t feel as if I’m getting the right amount of money I feel as if the lady messed up because I was helping her fill out the application and she kept calling her coworker🙄
I been told about medical bills u have to go down there the month u maded the medical bill like lets say u went in hospital in April right after u get out hospital u have to go down to food stamps and wait for 4 to 6 hours maybe 8 and tell them u were in hospital and u waiting for your bill and then when u get your bill u have to go back there and wait for 4 to 8 hours and then they will tell u if u get anymore food stamps but they can tell u one thing there in the office but the letter they send u in mail will be the last say so they can tell u at the office u will get more then u get the letter that tells u u are not going to get more that how they work it here in Arizona because I know I been though it and be told that
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I. Draw. 6. Dollars. Month. On. Foodstamps. Pay. ,480 Dol. For. Rent. 150. To. 180 month. On. Power. Cheapest. Waterbill ..I..had. Is. 82. Dollars. Life. Ins. I. Have. Server. Seizures. I. Owe. So. Much. For. Ambulance. Rides. And. Doctor. Bills ..annd. Every day. Bills. But. I. Draw. To. Much. They. SAY. Anyone. On. Disability. That. Just. Work. At. A. Plant. Job. Knows. About. What. I. Draw. And. Them. 5, weeks. In. A. Month. Is. Rough.
Not sure how I happened on this video but this is really good information and I am happy that it's out here for people who need it. However, and I hate to point this out but... I shutter to think how this video would have been received in the comments section if a black person titled a video, "How to Get More Food Stamps Every Month"
nicole my name is tony my wifes name is iris. i have too much to say to type here. is there a phone that i could call or an email to talk to someone in your organization
Hey, Tony! I'm Nicole's assistant, Riley. You can email me at riley@lowincomerelief.com. I look forward to hearing from you! :) -Riley
Blah blah blah. You can't get. More than 190 a month for one person.
Allison Collinson It’s 196 here, so...
I only get 60....how the hell can one person eat for 60 a month?!!!
@@brendabilotti1912 It would depend largely on where you live but here in Florida it's doable. Not fancy or fun but doable.
I know how you feel Brenda I pay $500 in rent no help light bill no help n all my bills take every penny I don't get even 60 a month so I'm standing in the stores wondering what I can get that will even last 2 weeks much less a month but my neighbors get 400 in food stamps no young children she gets a check he works under the table n she goes to every food church n food bank there is not still not share were these places are so I are people I know can maybe get enough food to last the month n allot of the food they get goes to waste 😪 n here we are hangry
@@brendabilotti1912 it means that you earn enough income to pay for food out of pocket.
Wooo-weee, the caption is a white woman and a white guy, shocked and happy at the same time that it's not some black woman, because a lot of times when we see these food stamps captions, they always showing black women.
Love your article and caring ways. But the picture on your intro or whatever it is called makes it look like you are advocating living high off the government.
Hi Marianne. I'm sorry about the image. It's a struggle to find affordable stock photography that is also intriguing and click-worthy. At the time, this seemed like the best choice. I'll keep that feedback in mind as I choose future images, though. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! :)
It kinda seems like that to me to.
This gives me idea's to tell those low income people 😁😎👍👍👍
Know your trying to help people but noone can get xtra food stamps.
I dont think she necessarily means you get more than others, I believe she is saying to be sure you are reporting allll possible deductions to be sure you are getting the amount you qualify for!
farmers markets has extra bucks cards every 5 u spend u get 5 back
You know what will combat these problems? Employment.
That's a complicated answer. Many households that receive food stamps are employed but still can't make ends meet. Others are disabled and can't work. Employment isn't a complete solution, unfortunately.
Many of us are over 65 and retired.
excuse me but I AM employed, full time, but still need food stamps. I make more than minimum wage, but not enough to pay car note, house note, electricity, water, car insurance, healthcare and still afford food with my salary alone. MANY people receiving public assistance work full time, but still need help.
@@kmott5335 Or over 65 and have been forced out of the job market and all over employers discriminate against you because of your age.
Lisa Bills, Wall would help also. Each year over 120 billion dollars is spent to help illegal immigrants. It breaks my heart when I see Americans starving.
Damn why you gotta scream allmost dropped my phone
Sorry, Blondie Lynn. I didn't realize that the audio was like that. I'm still learning the equipment. I'll be sure to keep this in mind in future videos.
@@LowIncomeRelief no worries have a great day