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The Food Stamp Program is supported by the US Dept. of Agriculture, Mass. Dept. of Public Health and also the Mass. Dept. of Public Welfare. It is designed to assist those eligible. • Own their home • Are working • Have saved some money • Have a car • Receive unemployment insurance • Are a single person • Have no children • Have life insurance You do not have to be on welfare to apply for food stamps. You can get an application by calling the Food stamp Information Line 1-800-645-8333 or by visiting your nearest public welfare office, who will set up an appointment for an interview. If you are unable to come to the office, you may be allowed to have another adult apply for you or if you are 65 or older or disabled, a home visit or telephone interview if there is no one to go to the office for you. Food stamp workers are available at the counter on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm.