food stamps....husband unemployed, i work pt, have small savings under 5k...can u still get food stamps? (homes)

[deeds]

wondering if you have a small savings (to live on during hard times) can u still get food stamps? thanks

[njkate]

answer your question...

Resource limits: Resources include cash, money in the bank, and some things you own. But, not all resources are counted. For example, the program doesn’t count your home. The program also does not count $4,650 of the value of one car. The resource limit depends on age or if you are disabled.

Age 60 or older or disabled: Limit of $3,000.
Under 60: Limit of $2,000

Food Stamps Make Your Money Go Further

[sholden]

Surely if you are hoping to get food stamps then you are in hard times already?

[wileynj]

Originally Posted by deeds

wondering if you have a small savings (to live on during hard times) can u still get food stamps? thanks

Do you own your homes or do you rent? If you rent, you may want to apply for "housing assistance" and possibly "utility bill assistance".

[RobRiguez]

more info.
LSNJLAW - New Jersey's Food Stamp Program