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Free SNAP and Food Stamp Application Help in Miami-Dade and Broward
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources helps families in Miami-Dade County and Broward County apply for SNAP food assistance at no cost. As a registered MyACCESS Partner with the Florida Department of Children and Families, staff complete and submit the application with you instead of sending you to a website.
What SNAP application help covers
SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Most people still call it food stamps. Benefits arrive on an EBT card that works like a debit card at grocery stores.
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources helps with the whole process:
- Free eligibility screening before you apply, so you do not waste weeks finding out you do not qualify
- Completing and submitting the application through MyACCESS, with you, at your appointment
- Gathering documents and working out how to replace anything you are missing
- Understanding letters from DCF that are hard to read
- Recertification when your six-month period ends, so your benefits do not stop
- Fixing problems with an application that was denied or a case that closed
Waiting on your application? Approval can take up to 30 days. You do not have to go without food in the meantime. See our food pantry in Miami Gardens, or call 211 for a distribution near you.
Who qualifies for SNAP in Florida
Florida screens gross income at 200 percent of the federal poverty level, one of the highest thresholds in the country. Many working families qualify and never apply because they assume they earn too much. Florida also has no asset limit for most applicants, so savings and a car usually do not disqualify you.
You may qualify if you are working, retired, disabled, a student who meets an exemption, or out of work. Households where everyone receives SSI or Temporary Cash Assistance are generally eligible automatically.
The only way to know is to be screened. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources does that for free.
Rules changed in 2026. Federal changes that took effect in February 2026 altered eligibility for some immigrant categories, and Florida introduced restrictions on what SNAP can buy in 2026. Staff will explain what applies to your household at your appointment.
What to bring to your appointment
Bring what you have. If something is missing, come anyway.
- Photo ID for the person applying
- Social Security numbers for everyone in the household
- Proof of income — pay stubs from the last 30 days, benefit award letters, or self-employment records
- Proof of address — lease, mortgage statement, or utility bill
- Housing costs — rent or mortgage amount, and your utility bills
- Child care or medical costs if you have them, because these can increase your benefit
- Any DCF letters you have received
How to get started
- Call or send the formPhone (786) 396-3144 or request an appointment. Say you need help with a food stamp application.
- We call you back and book a time
- Come to your appointment7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 50B, inside Northside Shopping Center. Parking is free.
- We apply togetherStaff complete and submit the MyACCESS application with you and print a copy for your records.
- You do a phone interviewDCF will call you. Standard processing takes up to 30 days, or about 7 days for expedited cases.
- We follow upWe check that a decision came through, and help if anything went wrong.
Where and when we serve you
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 50B
Miami, FL 33147
Our office is inside Northside Shopping Center, at NW 27th Avenue and NW 79th Street. Parking is free.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. By appointment — call before coming. Full hours and directions.
Counties served: Miami-Dade and Broward.
Phone: (786) 396-3144
Presidente Supermarket and a Dollar Tree that accepts EBT are both inside the same shopping center, so you can shop on the same trip.
SNAP application help at a glance
| Who qualifies | Households in Miami-Dade or Broward at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. No asset limit for most applicants. |
|---|---|
| What it costs | Free |
| Our credential | Registered MyACCESS Partner, Florida Department of Children and Families |
| What to bring | Photo ID, Social Security numbers, 30 days of income proof, proof of address, housing and utility costs |
| Processing time | Up to 30 days standard, about 7 days if expedited |
| Certification period | Usually 6 months, then recertification |
| Counties served | Miami-Dade and Broward |
| Appointments | Required. Call (786) 396-3144. |
| Parking | Free |
| Last reviewed | August 2026 |
Areas we serve
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources provides SNAP application help to residents of Miami-Dade County and Broward County, Florida. Appointments take place at our Miami office.
Miami-Dade County
Miami, Liberty City, Brownsville, West Little River, Gladeview, Miami Gardens, Opa-locka, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Miami Springs, Miami Shores, El Portal, Medley, Miami Lakes, Carol City, Little Haiti, Little River, Overtown, Allapattah, Wynwood, Little Havana, Westview, Pinewood, Norland, Bunche Park, Golden Glades, Ives Estates, Doral, Sweetwater, West Miami, South Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Surfside, Bay Harbor Islands, Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, North Bay Village, Biscayne Park, Virginia Gardens, Westchester, Fountainebleau, Olympia Heights, Kendall, Kendale Lakes, The Hammocks, Coral Terrace, Perrine, Richmond Heights, South Miami Heights, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Goulds, Princeton, Naranja, Leisure City, Homestead, Florida City, and all other Miami-Dade communities.
Broward County
Miramar, West Park, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, North Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Sunrise, Plantation, Tamarac, Margate, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Dania Beach, Davie, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Broadview Park, Franklin Park, Roosevelt Gardens, Washington Park, Melrose Park, and all other Broward communities.
Frequently asked questions about SNAP in Miami-Dade
How do I get help with a SNAP application?
Call A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources at (786) 396-3144 to book an appointment. As a registered MyACCESS Partner with the Florida Department of Children and Families, staff complete and submit your SNAP application with you at no cost. Appointments take place at 7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 50B, Miami, FL 33147, inside Northside Shopping Center.
What is the fastest way to get food stamps in Florida?
Households with very little income or savings may qualify for expedited SNAP, which is processed in about 7 days instead of the standard 30. You must still complete the full application and interview. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources can check whether your household qualifies for expedited processing and file the application the same day as your appointment.
Do I qualify for food stamps in Florida?
Florida uses 200 percent of the federal poverty level for gross income screening, which is one of the highest thresholds in the country. Many working families qualify and never realize it. Florida also has no asset limit for most applicants. Staff at A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources can screen your household for free before you apply.
What documents do I need to apply for food stamps in Florida?
Bring a photo ID, Social Security numbers for household members, pay stubs from the last 30 days or other proof of income, proof of where you live such as a lease or utility bill, and your housing and utility costs. If you are missing something, come to your appointment anyway and staff will help you work out how to get it.
Can I get food stamps if I am not a citizen?
Some non-citizens qualify for SNAP and some do not, and the rules changed in February 2026. Lawfully present immigrants who have been in the United States for at least five years are generally eligible. Children who are U.S. citizens qualify regardless of their parents' status. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources can look at your household and tell you who in it is eligible.
How do I talk to a Florida EBT representative?
The Florida Department of Children and Families customer call center is 850-300-4323. Wait times can be long. If you need help understanding a letter or fixing a problem with your case, A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources can go through it with you at your appointment.
What is a MyACCESS Partner?
A MyACCESS Partner is an organization approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families to help people apply for benefits through the MyACCESS system. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources is a registered MyACCESS Partner, which means staff can complete and submit your application with you rather than handing you a website address.