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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 455.1 Eligibility Requirements (toc) Homeless households can apply for SNAP benefits even if they are living in a shelter for the homeless. They must meet the same household composition, income, and resource standards as other households. If the household pays for room in a shelter, consider the payments as shelter expenses. Homeless households can apply for and use SNAP benefits the same as other households. They can also use their SNAP benefits to purchase prepared meals from establishments that have been • approved by Division of Social Services (DSS) as providers of meals to the homeless, and • authorized by USDA/FNS to accept (redeem) SNAP benefits. 455.2 Worker Responsibilities (toc) If a meal-provider representative contacts Division of Social Services (DSS) about certification procedures, the local district office will be responsible for evaluating the establishments serving meals to homeless persons and granting the State-certification. The designated Division of Social Services (DSS) employee must ensure, through discussion with the meal provider, the establishment: 1. Is seeking State-certification as a homeless meal provider. 2. Completes and submits Form 2724, Application for Certification as a Homeless Meal Provider. 3. Is a public or private nonprofit organization which serves meals to the homeless. 4. If the meal provider does not meet the requirements in #3, deny the application, or if the meal provider meets the requirements, the designated Division of Social Services (DSS) staff will a. schedule a visit with the establishment’s operator at a time convenient for both parties; and b. review the establishment’s abilities to, and methods of, providing meals to homeless persons; and c. resolve, if questionable, any doubts about the provision of meals to the homeless at the visit. 5. The office manager makes the final decision as to whether the establishment serves meals to homeless individuals. 6. If the establishment is a public or private nonprofit organization which serves meals to the homeless, Form 2723, Certification as a Homeless Meal Provider, will be mailed to the establishment. 7. If either criterion in #6 above is not met, Form 2722, Denial of Certification as a Homeless Meal Provider, will be mailed to the establishment. B-455.1 SPECIALIZED HOUSEHOLDS Eligibility Requirements Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 09 July 26 MTL 11/26