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Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP)
FAQ
What does NOEP stand for?
Nutrition Outreach and Education Program
Who can use the NOEP services?
Anyone who thinks they may be eligible for food stamps can call the NOEP Coordinator for help with the food stamp application
Do I have to go to the Department of Social Services to apply for food stamps?
No. You can meet with the NOEP Coordinator for a pre-screening and she will help you complete your application and deliver it to DSS for you.
She can also set up a food stamp telephone interview for you at DSS
Are food stamps a welfare benefit?
No! Food stamps are an entitlement program. All eligible people are entitled to receive food stamps. When you receive food stamps you are not taking them away from someone else.
Will I have to use food stamp coupons?
No. Food Stamps are now purchased with a plastic EBT card that looks like any other credit or debit card.
What is an EBT card?
EBT stands for Electronic Benefits Card and is the way you pay for your food when you receive food stamps. You use the EBT card the same way you would use a credit or debit card.
