Food Stamp Program - Applying for Services
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Tennesseans may apply for Families First benefits at their local Department of Human Services county office. Applicants may also apply online or check for potential eligibility by going to “Check Eligibility or Apply for Benefits” section in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Applications are available in English and Spanish. After the online application has been submitted, the applicant will receive an appointment for an interview.
In order to determine eligibility for the program, DHS caseworkers may ask for documentation like birth certificates, social security cards, check stubs, bank statements, utility bills, rent receipts, tax returns, and insurance policies. Applicants are notified by mail (within 45 days of the application date) of the eligibility decision.
Contact the local Department of Human Services office if a written notice is not received or the eligibility decision is not satisfactory.
Adult and Family Services
- Adult Day Care
- Adult Protective Services
- Child & Adult Care Food Program
- Child and Adult Care Licensing Offices
- Child Care Services
- Community Services Block Grant
- Emergency Shelter Grant Program
- Families First (TANF)
- Family Assistance Service Centers
- Food Stamp Program
- Home Energy Assistance
- Home Maker Program
- Medicaid/TennCare
- Office Locations
- Refugee Services
- Social Services Block Grant
- Weatherization
Contact Information
- Toll-Free Customer Service Line: 1-866-311-4287
- Locate Your Local DHS Office
