Polk County Family Support Division

Polk County Family Support Division is the local county office where you can apply for your EBT Card through Food Stamps or TANF. Anyone may apply for Food Stamps. To apply, complete the Food Stamp application form and return it to this local Family Support Division (FSD) office. Instructions for completing this form are also available. You can also return the application in person, by mail or by fax. An interview must be completed to determine your eligibility for Food Stamp benefits. The interview can be by phone or in-person.

You can obtain your application by visiting the website provided. Download the pdf file and bring it to this office. You can also find a pre screening tool on this web page.

EBT is the US government\s electronic based system in the US for payment of monies to those approved for food and cash benefit payments.

Check EBT Card Balance
States have their methods to log in and check your ETB balance online. We provide that information on our state pages.

Apply for EBT Card
Most states allow online applications for EBT Cards through the application for Food Stamps (SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or cash benefits through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). We provided this local office contact for those who want to apply for their EBT in person at this office. After applying for your benefits you will most likely need to come in for an interview at this or another local social service office.