Get HELP today with ACCESS Florida! www.myflorida.com/accessflorida provides information for those less fortunate in the state. Filing for benefits is as easy as a simple click of the computer mouse. Food stamps are the primary benefit most people use the the ACCESS Florida web portal for. Food stamps provide people with low income a way to purchase food with a stamp. Before you start to apply you must register for a My ACCESS Account. In order to obtain a account you must have your case number and be familiar with case information. Only a Payee, Primary Information Person, or Authorized / Designated Representative can register for an account with ACCESS Florida. If you have any questions or concerns please visit a state office in your area. The USDA recently awarded the state of Florida with a grant of $7,179,612 for achieving the best payment accuracy rate in the country for food stamp program benefits. GO Florida! Not only does Florida have the girls, colleges and beaches but they also have a great food stamp program. The food stamp program is called SNAP and a household must pass a serious of questions and the Food Assistance Program's eligibility rules in order to obtain these valuable stamps. If awarded the benefits the amount of the benefit will be based upon the number of people in your household and how much money is made within your household once out of pocket cost have been taken into account. To qualify you must meet income requirements, be a resident of the state of Florida and a legal resident of the USA. If you have been convicted of selling drugs or have a felony warrant you will not get food stamps. If approved for food stamps the stamps should be used to purchase breads, vegetables, meats, fruits, oats, fish, poultry, and dairy products like milk and cheese (not easy cheese). The stamps should not be used for Snicker bars, gum, beer, wine, gummy bears or any other kind of junk food. Food stamps will go a long way on things like apples, oatmeal, lettuce, oranges and milk. It might not taste as good as junk food but it is much better for you. The food stamps can also be used to buy seeds to grow at your house. For example tomatoes are an excellent vegetable to plant and grow in the summer time. Please note that upon making an application you will also be required to provide proof that you are a Florida resident. Good luck! Learn more at www.myflorida.com/accessflorida