Eligibility may be based on total income and size (i.e., number of household members) of a participant’s household. Children from households whose incomes are at or below the levels shown in the appropriate table are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. If any member of the household receives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits, children are eligible for free meals.

Adult day care participants whose household incomes are at or below the levels shown in the appropriate table are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. If any member of the household receives Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), TANF, SNAP or FDPIR benefits, adult participants are eligible for free meals.

Note: Be sure you use the correct income eligibility guidelines based on the time period.

Effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

Household Size	Total Income
	Annual		Monthly		Twice Per Month		Every Two Weeks		Weekly
No. of Household Members	Free	Reduced	Free	Reduced	Free	Reduced	Free	Reduced	Free	Reduced
1	$16,237	$23,107	$1,354	$1,926	$677	$963	$625	$889	$313	$445
2	$21,983	$31,284	$1,832	$2,607	$916	$1,304	$846	$1,204	$423	$602
3	$27,729	$39,461	$2,311	$3,289	$1,156	$1,645	$1,067	$1,518	$534	$759
4	$33,475	$47,638	$2,790	$3,970	$1,395	$1,985	$1,288	$1,833	$644	$917
5	$39,221	$55,815	$3,269	$4,652	$1,635	$2,326	$1,509	$2,147	$755	$1,074
6	$44,967	$63,992	$3,748	$5,333	$1,874	$2,667	$1,730	$2,462	$865	$1,231
7	$50,713	$72,169	$4,227	$6,015	$2,114	$3,008	$1,951	$2,776	$976	$1,388
8	$56,459	$80,346	$4,705	$6,696	$2,353	$3,348	$2,172	$3,091	$1,086	$1,546
For each additional family member, add	+$5,746	+$8,177	+$479	+$682	+$240	+$341	+$221	+$315	+$111	+$158

These guidelines are based on 130% (free) and 185% (reduced) of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2019– June 30, 2020.

Effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

These guidelines are based on 130% (free) and 185% (reduced) of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019.

Eligibility is based on total income and size (i.e., number of household members) of a participant’s household. Participants from households whose incomes are at or below the levels shown in the appropriate table, are eligible for free milk.

Note: Be sure you use the correct income eligibility guidelines based on the time period.

Pursuant to program regulations, the 2019 elderly income guidelines must be implemented immediately upon receipt of notification from USDA, and will remain in effect until notification of income guidelines for 2020.

Eligibility is based on total income and size (i.e., number of household members) of a participant’s household. Participants qualify for USDA Foods to supplement the individual’s dietary needs if their total household income is equal to or less than the figures provided in the table below.  

2019 Elderly Income Guidelines

These guidelines are based on 130% of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective until notification of income guidelines for 2020.

 

Eligibility is based on total income and size (i.e., number of household members) of a participant’s household. Participants qualify for USDA Foods if their total household income is equal to or less than the figures provided in the appropriate table below.



Note: Be sure you use the correct income eligibility guidelines based on the time period.

  

Effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 These guidelines are based on 185% of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.

Effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

These guidelines are based on 185% of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019.

Eligibility is based on total income and size (i.e., number of household members) of a participant’s household. Participants 60 year of age and older qualify for SFMNP if their total household income is equal to or less than the figures provided in the table below.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certifies clients in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). DSHS will provide eligibility information to WIC clients in the areas of the state where FMNP is available. Vouchers will be provided to these WIC clients on a first come, first served basis during the program period (February - November).

Clients must be participating in the WIC program to be eligible for the FMNP vouchers.