Atlanta Community Food BankApply for SNAP/Medicaid
Atlanta Community Food Bank staff are available to help you apply for government assistance programs.
People applying for or renewing Medicaid, SNAP (Food Stamps) or WIC benefits in Georgia · Benefits Enrollment phone line: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM. In-person and phone appointments at the time you select.
From acfb.org/get-help/benefits ↗About this program
The Atlanta Community Food Bank can help you determine your eligibility for several food assistance programs. If you qualify, our staff can help you complete and submit your application.
Medicaid is one of the nation's largest public health insurance programs.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is the largest food assistance program in the nation.
Women, Infants, and Children provides supplemental foods, including baby formula, for infants and children up to age 5.
Our Benefits Outreach program is a recognized Community Partner as part of the State of Georgia's Department of Children & Family Services (DFCS) SNAP Outreach plan. This allows us to use Georgia Gateway to help clients who are applying for the first time, renewing benefits, or who have enrolled in the past.
Questions
How do I apply for SNAP and/or Medicaid benefits in Georgia?
There are a couple of options. First, you can utilize a Gateway Community Partner like our Benefits Outreach team. You can call, fill out our referral form so we can contact you, or set up an appointment to come directly to the Food Bank in person for application assistance with SNAP and/or Medicaid. The second option is you can complete the application yourself at gateway.ga.gov.
What documents do I need to submit with my application?
Bring the following items (if applicable): Photo ID, Other unearned income, Lease or mortgage, Utility bills, Pay stubs (past month), Medical bills (seniors and disabled only), Social Security/S.S.I. award letter
How long does the application process take?
Generally, SNAP cases have 30 days to be processed and Medicaid cases have 45 days to be processed. In some situations, the timeline may be shorter or longer for SNAP cases. We try to make sure all individuals who receive application assistance from us understand what is most likely with their given situation so they know what to expect.
I haven't heard anything about my application status; what can I do?
If we submitted your application for you, we can look up the status within Gateway. Otherwise, the best way to find out the status would be to call DFCS's (Georgia Division of Family & Children Services) hotline – 1-877-423-4746.
Does everyone in my household need to be a citizen to get approved for Food Stamps or Medicaid?
Not everyone needs to be a citizen. Legal residents who've been in the country for at least 5 years are eligible for benefits. Refugees may also be eligible, without being citizens, for benefits. Undocumented individuals are not eligible for SNAP or Medicaid benefits, but individuals within the household, if citizens or legal residents for at least 5 years, could still be eligible. DFCS considers that a mixed status family and will award the benefit amount (for SNAP), if approved, based on the number of eligible individuals within the household. For individuals who are undocumented, we may still be able to provide assistance for other forms of medical coverage.
Details
- Who
- People applying for or renewing Medicaid, SNAP (Food Stamps) or WIC benefits in Georgia
- When
- Benefits Enrollment phone line: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM. In-person and phone appointments at the time you select.
- Where
- Phone, or in person at the Food Bank
