Checklist

Below is a checklist of each form of documentation that an applicant is required to submit with their application. An applicant must provide at least one or more forms of documentation.

Documentation:

Proof of Identity (1)

  • ID

  • Birth certificate

  • Driver's license

  • Health benefits or social services

  • Voter registration card

  • Military ID

  • Collateral contacts

Proof of Citizen or Immigration
Status (1)

  • Birth certificate

  • US passport

  • Immigration papers

  • Certificate of citizenship or naturalization

  • American Indian card

  • Hospital record

Proof of Income (1)

  • Current pay stubs

  • Social Security check

  • Bank statement

  • Pension benefit statement

  • Unemployment award letter

  • Child support payment

Housing and Associated
Expenses (1)

  • Rent

  • Mortgage

  • Property tax receipt

  • Utility bills

  • Homeowner insurance

  • Landline or phone bills

  • Childcare receipts

Copy of Medical
Expenses (for ages 60+)

  • Medical payment agreement

  • Bills for home healthcare aides or attendants

  • Invoices or receipts for medical equipment

  • Receipts for transportation and lodging to obtain medical treatment

Additional Information

  • I have the full names of each member living in the household.

  • I have proof of all sources of income for everyone living in the household.

  • I have determined the best way to submit any application: online, by mail or in-person.

If submitting in person:

  • I have determined the address of my local DFCS office. (Information can be found on the Food Access Athens Preparation page)

  • I have made arrangements to spend a whole day at the DFCS office.

  • I have made arrangements with my employer to potentially accept a call from a DFCS caseworker during work.

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