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For more details on this program, consult the Food Stamp Program Fact Sheet at: SUNCAP Program
The SUNCAP Program is a special Food Stamp Program for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). You may be eligible to receive food stamps through the SUNCAP Program without any additional application, paperwork or interviews. Individuals in SUNCAP can use a simplified application to apply for benefits, and their interview for SSI serves the dual purpose of determining their SUNCAP eligibility. They are only required to re-certify every three years, instead of annually. If you already receive foods stamps, you may be converted automatically to the SUNCAP Program when you become SSI eligible. If your food stamp benefits will decrease as a result of SUNCAP, you may choose to continue receiving your food stamps under the regular Food Stamp Program.
Florida Food Resource Directory
Florida Impact maintains a searchable database of local emergency food providers in each of the state's 67 counties. Entries include type of service, eligibility requirements, hours of operation, and contact information.
Florida WIC
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. The program provides a combination of supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals for health care to eligible participants.
What food does WIC provide? National School Lunch Program
Any child at a participating school may purchase a meal through the National School Lunch Program. Children from families with incomes at or below 130 percent of the poverty level are eligible for free meals. Those with incomes between 130 percent and 185 percent of the poverty level are eligible for reduced-price meals, for which students can be charged no more than 40 cents. (For the 2006-07 school year, 130 percent of the poverty level is $21,580 for a family of three; 185 percent is $30,710.) Children from families with incomes over 185 percent of poverty pay a full price, though their meals are still subsidized to some extent. Local school food authorities set their own prices for full-price (paid) meals, and applications for free or reduced-price meals are provided by the local school.
National School Breakfast ProgramAny child at a participating school may purchase a meal through the School Breakfast Program. Children from families with incomes at or below 130 percent of the Federal poverty level are eligible for free meals. Those with incomes between 130 percent and 185 percent of the poverty level are eligible for reduced-price meals. (For the 2006-07 school year, 130 percent of the poverty level is $21,580 for a family of three; 185 percent is $30,710.) Children from families over 185 percent of poverty pay full price, though their meals are still subsidized to some extent. Free or reduced-price meal eligibility is determined through the National School Lunch Program application provided by the local school. Summer Nutrition Programs
There are approximately 2,500 Summer Nutrition Program (SNP) sites around the state that provide free meals and snacks to low-income children through age 18 when school is out for summer vacation. (People over age 18 who are enrolled in school programs for persons with disabilities may also participate in the SNP.) Local governments, school districts, and non-profits sponsor SNP sites, which include schools, parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, housing projects, migrant centers, Indian reservations, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, houses of worship, summer camps and other sites. Most SNP sites are open to all children who go to the site during meal service times. No application is required.
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