If they don't want to give you expedited food stamps, you can appeal. Fill out an appeal form at the office or write a note saying you want to appeal right away. Write that you want an “expedited” appeal, so that it will happen fast. Keep a copy. Call your legal aid office right away.
For more information see our fact sheet, Welfare Appeals.
To see about other emergency funds, call 2-1-1 statewide, or 800-543-7709.
You can also send a text message with your zip code to 898-211 or chat online at www.211unitedway.org.