Alaska Food Stamp Program
The Alaska Food Stamp Program provides food benefits to low income households. The Federal government funds 100 percent of the food stamp benefit. The State pays half the costs of operating the Food Stamp Program in Alaska. The Division of Public Ass...
What is Alaska Food Stamp Program?
The Alaska Food Stamp Program provides food benefits to low income households. The Federal government funds 100 percent of the food stamp benefit. The State pays half the costs of operating the Food Stamp Program in Alaska. The Division of Public Assistance issues food stamp benefits via the Alaska Quest card. The amount a household receives each month depends on the household's countable income and size of the household. Eligible households use the food stamp benefits to buy food products from authorized stores statewide.
Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Alaska and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself).
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $19,734 |
| 2 | $26,754 |
| 3 | $33,774 |
| 4 | $40,794 |
| 5 | $47,814 |
| 6 | $54,834 |
| 7 | $61,854 |
| 8 | $68,874 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Alaska Food Stamp Program?
To apply for this program, download a copy of the application.
Once completed, call your local Public Assistance office to set up a time for an interview. Local office locations can be found at the Public Assistance Offices page.
Contact Info
907-465-3347