Food Benefit Program — Village of Solomon

SNAP benefits are calculated based on a household's net income and its size, with the maximum monthly benefit increasing with each additional person.

The VOS Food benefit amount is determined based on dependent and household size.

https://www.snapscreener.com/screener/alaska

For eligibility questions, processing applications and application assistance, please reach out to Tribal Office Coordinator, Kelly Lyon at klyon@kawerak.org or at the office ph: (907)443-4985

VILLAGE OF SOLOMON FOOD BENEFIT PROGRAM IN LEIU OF PAUSED SNAP FOOD BENEFIT DURING FEDERAL GOVT SHUTDOWN

Village of Solomon Tribal Food Stamps Program Application

Verification of Eligibility and Reliance Prior to Government Shutdown

Administered by: Village of Solomon Traditional Council

If your household has a food need - PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM

This program is for a food benefit on a bi-weekly basis; you will only need to fill this application out one time. Should the government remain shut down after the first roll out of grocery support; the tribe will reach out to you and provide an additional 2 weeks of grocery support.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

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Date of Birth

Tribal Enrollment #

Household Size

Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Dependents

Name, Age & Tribal Affiliation

Statement of Reliance if applicable

Please describe how your household relied on SNAP benefits prior to the shutdown (e.g., food purchases, household sustenance, supplemental income support):

Certification

I, the undersigned applicant, certify that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand this application will be used by the Village of Solomon Traditional Council to verify food security needs and document SNAP reliance during the government shutdown period. I understand I will be asked for SNAP food benefits verification and will provide timely. By signing, I further understand that this new VOS program provides a benefit which will be available until SNAP benefits are reissued or VOS funding is no longer available. This program is for a food benefit on a bi-weekly basis; you will only need to fill this application out one time. Should the government remain shut down after the first roll out of grocery support; the tribe will reach out to you and provide an additional 2 weeks of grocery support.

First Name

Last Name

Date

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