What must I do to qualify for food stamps in Florida?

These are the guidelines set out on the FDCF website: Eligibility Requirements -

Individuals must pass all eligibility rules to get food assistance benefits. Some of the eligibility rules are:

Identity - Individuals must show proof they are the person they claim to be. Applicants must provide proof of their identity.

Work Rules - Healthy adults, 18 to 50 years of age, who do not have dependent children or are not pregnant, can only get food assistance benefits for 3 months in a 3-year period, if they are not working or participating in a work or workfare program.

Income and Deductions – Most households must pass a gross income limit at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Households with a member disqualified for breaking Food Assistance Program rules, fel.ony drug trafficking, running away from a fel.ony warrant, or not participating in a work program must meet a gross income test at 130% of the FPL. Households with or without a disqualified member must have net income less than 100% of the FPL. Households with people who are, age 60 or older or disabled must only meet the net monthly income limit. Some household expenses may be subtracted from the total monthly income in the food assistance budget. The budget may subtract for shelter expenses, dependent care, medical, child support paid, standard deductions, and earnings. Residency - Individuals must live in the state of Florida. Citizenship - Individuals must be a U.S. citizen or have a qualified noncitizen status. SSN - Individuals must provide a Social Security Number or proof they have applied for one. Child Support cooperation - Certain individuals must cooperate with the state’s child support enforcement agency to prove a child’s legal relationship to their parent and to get the court to order child support payments. Assets - Most food assistance households may have assets such as vehicles, bank accounts, or property and still get help. Households with a disqualified member must meet an asset limit of $2000 or $3000 (if the household contains an elderly or disabled member). Ineligibility Reasons -

People who are convicted of drug trafficking, who are running away from a fel.ony warrant, who break Food Assistance Program rules on purpose, who are noncitizens without a qualified status, and some students in colleges or universities are not eligible for food assistance benefits.