Food Stamp Outreach

Is it really worth it to apply for Food Stamps?

The ACCESS Food Stamp Outreach worker can answer that question and many others.  As a result of a successful pilot program, ACCESS has continued with Food Stamp Outreach in the Pantry Resource Centers.  Each month, the ACCESS Food Stamp Outreach worker visits each of the ten ACCESS  Pantry Resource Centers in Kent County and helps individuals who are eligible for food assistance, but for a variety of reasons are not receiving it, obtain the benefits they need.  Since February 2003, the Food Stamp Outreach worker has been taking an average of 20-25 applications per month with an average benefit of $200 per family. She also serves as a liaison between the clients and DHS for a variety of programs in addition to her Food Stamp work.

The Kent County Food Stamp Outreach Program is an excellent example of how a faith-based organization can partner with government for the benefit of the community.  With each bringing its unique strength to the table, the food sustainability of hundreds of Kent County residents has been improved.