I live in new jersey and just got accepted for food stamps,but also my mom gets them to so can we both receiv

Question

I GOT MY FOOD STAMP CARD WITH 162$ IN STAMPS AND MY MOM CALLED TO CHECK HER BALANCE CAUSE EVERY 2ND THEY PUT MORE,THERE WAS NOTHING IN HER CARD BUT MINE HAS UPDATED...........DID THEY CUT HER BENEFITS? CAN TWO PEOPLE UNDER THE SAME HOUSEHOLD GET FOOD STAMPS?

Answer 1

You can only live with your parent and have a separate case if you are age 22 or older and agree to purchase and prepare your food separately.  $162 is the maximum allotment for a household of one, so I will assume that you are at least age 22 and on that case by yourself with little or no income.  Sounds like something is wrong with your mom's case, although she should have gotten a letter if it was cut off.  She should call her caseworker.