Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

St. Austin will be hosting the Food Bank's Community Assistance Program (CAP) on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, bringing essential resources and support directly to the community. This valuable program offers assistance with a wide range of services designed to help families and individuals access crucial benefits and healthcare.

The CAP team will be available to provide guidance and support with applications and information related to the following programs:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): This program, formerly known as food stamps, provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. CAP can help you determine your eligibility and navigate the application process.
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash benefits: TANF provides temporary financial assistance to eligible families with children. The CAP team can help explain the eligibility requirements and assist with the application process.
• Children’s Medicaid: Ensuring children have access to quality healthcare is paramount. CAP can help families apply for Children's Medicaid, which offers comprehensive medical coverage for eligible children.
• Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): CHIP provides low-cost health coverage for children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. CAP can help you determine if your child qualifies and guide you through the application.
• Women’s Health Program (Family Planning, Health screenings through Medicaid Program): This program offers a range of services focused on women's health, including family planning and essential health screenings covered through Medicaid. CAP can provide information and assistance with accessing these vital services.
• CHIP Perinatal Program: This program provides health coverage for pregnant women and their unborn children. CAP can assist eligible pregnant women in applying for the CHIP Perinatal Program.