Policy Memo: Express Stamps Demonstration Project Expansion

Summary:

Express Stamps is a Federal Food Stamp demonstration project that began in DuPage, Kane, Lake and Will Counties on 10/23/06.
The Food and Nutrition Service has approved the expansion of Express Stamps to two pantries in Cook County starting 07/20/09.
Replaces the Policy Memorandum dated 10/20/06, titled Express Stamps Demonstration Project.
Persons visiting selected food pantries for emergency food will be able to apply for Express Stamps at the food pantry using a web-based application.
The only verification needed is identity.
Persons eligible for Express Stamps will leave the pantry with their emergency food supply and a Link card to access their benefits.
One or two months of food stamp benefits, based on the date of application will be issued to applicants who are eligible for Express Stamps Benefits.
FCRC staff are responsible for: issuing PIN Packs to approved Express Stamps cases; processing applications for persons who reapply for the regular Food Stamp program; and processing any appeals of Express Stamps approvals or denials.
Express Stamps applications appear in "Case Worker Tools" to help in processing PIN Packs for Express Stamps approvals.
TA 11, TAR 27 is used for the first month's benefits and TA 56, TAR 06 for the second month's benefits for approved Express Stamps cases.