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Food Assistance (formerly called the Food Stamp Program)

	Common Legal Terms (Separate Website) An online glossary of legal terms from A to W By: Iowa Judicial Branch


	Food Assistance: Mealtimes Don't Have to Be Tough Times The goal of the Food Assistance Program (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program), is to help you put more food on your table. The program is designed for you and your family to eat better during the hard times. Food Assistance is for the times you don?t have a lot of money to spend. Here are some basic facts on Food Assistance in Iowa. Please read it carefully to see if you can get food assistance. Know what to bring with you when you apply. By: Iowa Legal Aid


	Food Stamp Eligibility Calculator (Separate Website) This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive Food Stamp benefits. This Pre-Screening Tool is not an application for Food Stamps. An application for Food Stamps must be made at your local Food Stamp Office.


	Food Stamps and Immigrants The Food Stamp Program helps people with a low income buy food in stores, at farmers' markets, and in other places. Many, but not all, immigrants can get food stamps. By: Iowa Legal Aid Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Recent Changes in Food Stamp Eligibility for Immigrants: The 2002 Farm Bill Since 1996, most low-income immigrants have been unable to receive food stamps under federal law. However, recent passage of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (“The Farm Bill”) has restored food stamp benefits to certain categories of immigrants. Under these changes, an estimated 400,000 additional immigrants will be able to receive food stamp benefits in the next few years. By: Iowa Legal Aid Read this in: Spanish / Español


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Food Pantries

	A Guide to Food Pantries in Iowa A list of food pantries in Iowa by county with details on services provided, and information on major food programs for low-income people and seniors. (Requires Acrobat Reader to view) By: Iowa Legal Aid


	Common Legal Terms (Separate Website) An online glossary of legal terms from A to W By: Iowa Judicial Branch


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