Food Stamp Households

A Food Stamp household is composed of a person, or group of persons, applying for or getting Food Stamps. The composition of Food Stamp households is listed below: (7-1-24) 01. A Person Living Alone. (7-1-24) 02. Living with Others Preparing Separate Meals. Person(s) living with others, but customarily purchasing food and preparing meals separately from the others. (7-1-24) 03. Living with Others with Furnished Meals. Person(s) living with others and being furnished both meals and lodging. The person(s) pays less than the thrifty food plan. (7-1-24) 04. Living Together Preparing Common Meals. A group of persons who live, purchase food, and customarily prepare meals together for home consumption. (7-1-24) 05. Women Living in Shelter. Women, or women with their children, temporarily residing in a shelter for battered women and children. (7-1-24) 06. Living in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center. Person living in a publicly operated community health center or in a private nonprofit center for substance use disorder treatment and rehabilitation. (7-1-24) 07. Resident of Group Living Center. Person residing in a group living arrangement center certified by the Department. (7-1-24)