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16.2.4.C SNAP Participation for Persons Who Are Homeless Persons who are homeless qualify for participation in SNAP, if otherwise eligible, because there is no durational or fixed residency requirement. 16.2.4.D AG Composition The AG composition is determined as for any other AG. See Chapter 3.2. Considerations such as food storage or sharing living space are not used to determine AG composition. Not all residents of the shelter are included in one AG, even though they may eat their meals together. 16.2.4.E Authorized Representatives and Cardholders Homeless AGs have the right to choose an authorized representative or cardholder. However, the homeless meal provider may not be the authorized representative or cardholder, even if the client lives where he receives his meals. 16.2.4.F Use of SNAP Benefits Homeless AGs may use their SNAP benefits to purchase prepared meals from homeless meal providers, as long as the meal provider has been authorized to accept SNAP benefits according to 16.2.4.B. However, homeless meal providers may only request voluntary use of SNAP benefits for payment. If others have the option of eating free or making a monetary donation, NOTE: Homeless children under age 18, not under parental control of an adult, are considered an individual living alone and should be afforded the opportunity to apply as a one person household.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 16

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 12 Chapter 16 Specific SNAP Requirements

16.2.4.C SNAP Participation for Persons Who Are Homeless Persons who are homeless qualify for participation in SNAP, if otherwise eligible, because there is no durational or fixed residency requirement. 16.2.4.D AG Composition The AG composition is determined as for any other AG. See Chapter 3.2. Considerations such as food storage or sharing living space are not used to determine AG composition. Not all residents of the shelter are included in one AG, even though they may eat their meals together. 16.2.4.E Authorized Representatives and Cardholders Homeless AGs have the right to choose an authorized representative or cardholder. However, the homeless meal provider may not be the authorized representative or cardholder, even if the client lives where he receives his meals. 16.2.4.F Use of SNAP Benefits Homeless AGs may use their SNAP benefits to purchase prepared meals from homeless meal providers, as long as the meal provider has been authorized to accept SNAP benefits according to 16.2.4.B. However, homeless meal providers may only request voluntary use of SNAP benefits for payment. If others have the option of eating free or making a monetary donation, NOTE: Homeless children under age 18, not under parental control of an adult, are considered an individual living alone and should be afforded the opportunity to apply as a one person household.