The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, isn't designed for individuals and families to receive food benefits forever, but just until they are able to get back on their feet. Once you no longer need the extra help, you can close out your food stamp account. There are several ways to go about canceling the account. Choose the one that best fits your circumstances.
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When a member of the household leaves home, you must report that change to your local social services agency. Perhaps an adult child finished college and got a job out of state, or your elderly parent needs full-time care in a nursing home. Whatever the reason, removing that individual from your food stamp account reduces the number of household members. The family will now need to meet income guidelines for one less person in the home. Often this puts a household above the required income limits for SNAP, which results in the social worker closing out the case. To report a change, call your case worker directly or mail the agency your request. Be ready to supply your account number, the name of the individual you are dropping from the account and, in some instances, the reason why the person is being removed.
