Georgia received federal approval last week to hand out food benefits to the youngest Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. These recipients are children under the age of 6 years old.

SNAP benefits are also known as food stamps. In order to qualify for these benefits, families must meet a specific income according to the size of the family’s household in most cases, according to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.

For a family of one, a gross income of $1,396 must be met and a net income of $1,074 must be met.

For a family of two, a gross income of $1,888 must be met and a net income of $1,452 must be met.

For a family of three, a gross income of $2,379 and a net income of $1,830 must be met. To see the other household specifications, please visit the website for more details.