Application Procedures
Applications for Food Stamps can be completed at the Department of Social Services office or downloaded
online at http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/forms/dss/dss-8207.pdf. Online applications must be printed and
mailed to the Department of Social Services office in your county.
GUILFORD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Website: http://www.co.guilford.nc.us/government/socservices/index.html
Greensboro Office
High Point Office
1203 Maple Street
325 E Russell Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27405
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 641-3000
(336) 641-3000
Mailing Address
PO Box 3388
Greensboro NC 27402
Online Screening Tool
North Carolina residents can use an online tool called ePASS to screen themselves for potential eligibility for Food
Stamps. The online screening toll can be found at https://epass.nc.gov.
Eligibility Requirements
College students must meet one of the exemptions below to be included.
 Age 17 or younger or age 50 or older; Physically or mentally disabled;
 Receives Work First Family Assistance; Working at least 20 hours weekly;
 Participates in federal or state work study program; Participating in an on-the-job training program;
 Responsible for care of a dependent child under age 6;
 Responsible for care of a dependent child over 5 and under 12 when adequate child care is unavailable;
 Assigned through WIA, a state or local Employment and Training Program, a program under Section 236
of the Trade Act of 1974 or a training program under the (NAFTA);
 Full time student who is an only parent of a dependent under age 12
The charts below outline additional eligibility requirements & documents you need to provide to verify your status.
 The charts below outline additional eligibility requirements & documents you need to provide to verify your
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION
Identity
ID, Driver’s License, Birth Certificate or
Passport
Lease, rental agreement, etc.
Address/ Living With/Living
Arrangement
Age
Citizenship/ Alien Status
Social Security Number
Student Status
Emancipation (if under 18)
Work Capacity (if disabled)
Gas and Electric Bills
Pregnancy (if applicable)
Health Insurance
Income:
Wages/Self-Employment
Public Benefits/ Private
Retirement Benefits/ Trust, etc.
Assets/Resources
Birth certificate/ID/Driver’s License
Verification of citizenship/alien status via
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Valid social security card or number
Bank records, student's financial records,
academic transcript
Marriage certificate, court records, Military
ID
Medical statement from doctor
Copy of bills
Statement from doctor
Seeing policy or card
Wage stubs, tax forms contacting
employer, Documents from provider,
award letter, etc.
Bank/Account statement
INCOME & RESOURCE LIMITS
1 person income limit - $1180
2 person income limit- $1594

Households may have $2,000 in
countable resources, such as bank
accounts and money in certain
retirement accounts.

Households may have $3,250 if at least
one person is age 60 or older or
disabled.