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Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

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How to get SNAP benefits (food stamps) quickly

You may be eligible for emergency (or "expedited") SNAP benefits. If so, you will be able to get your SNAP benefits within 7 days after you apply. However, you may have to pick them up at the DSS office.

If you are denied expedited SNAP benefits, you can ask for a fair hearing within 90 days of the date of denial. You can either ask your DSS worker for a hearing request form or write a letter asking for a hearing.

Send your letter or form to:

Office of Administrative Hearings
Department of Social Services
25 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06106

At the same time you ask for a hearing, you can also ask for a "conference" with DSS and one will be scheduled within two working days. A conference may resolve any problem and quickly get you benefits.

For more information, contact:

Statewide Legal Services: 860-344-0380 (Central CT & Middletown) or 1-800-453-3320 (all other regions).

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