Food stamps are a government benefit provided to the people of Iowa that have low income or are disabled. We don't want anybody to go hungry or starve in Iowa, and the food stamp program was designed to prevent this.

If you think you qualify for food stamps in Iowa, know that you must be disabled or have a low income. Then you must begin the Iowa food stamp application process.

1. The Iowa food stamp application process begins with the individual applying for food stamps. You will need a food stamp application to fill out. You can get an Iowa food stamp application by visiting a food stamp office, or printing one from the following web site.

http://oasis.iowa.gov/

2. Bring the fully completed and 100% accurately filled out food stamp application in at your local Iowa food stamp office. It will be looked over quickly to see if you qualify for emergency food stamps. You will either be given an interview immediately, or you will have to schedule an interview for a future date. If you would like to find out the location for an Iowa food stamp office, you can do so at the following site.

http://www.dhs.iowa.gov/Consumers/
Find_Help/MapLocations.html

3. After the interview is done and you are approved for food stamps, you will either get paper food coupons in the mail, or be given a food stamp card. Be sure that you use your food stamps quickly so that you will be sure that they are properly working. If you happen to encounter any problems when using your Iowa food stamps, be sure to contact your Iowa food stamp office.