Kayenta DES Office
163 1 Hwy Jct
Kayenta, AZ - 86033
(928) 697-3509
Fax Number: (844) 680-9840

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Kayenta DES Office Details

The Nutrition Assistance (formerly the Food Stamp Program) is Arizonas program for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP. The Nutrition Assistance program assists low-income families in purchasing nutritious food and prevent under-nutrition in Arizona. Individuals must apply for this program and provide all the required documentation.

Information required for eligibility:

• Proof of citizenship and identity for all individuals applying for benefits
• Alien Registration Cards, if there are non-U.S. citizens applying for benefits in household
• Social Security numbers for all individuals or proof that a Social Security number has been applied for
• Proof of relationship (birth certificates may be used)
• Name, address & daytime phone number of landlord or neighbor
• A statement verifying the address and names of individuals living in household. The statement must be made by a non-relative who does not live in household. It must be signed, dated and include that person's address and telephone number
• Proof of ALL money the household received from any source last month and current month
• Proof that employment of individual ended and last date paid
• Bank or credit union (savings or checking) complete statement for the most recent month
• Proof of savings bonds, securities, retirement plans and life insurance
• Proof of rent/mortgage and utility bills (electric, water, gas, etc.) for the most recent month
• Proof of child care expenses for the most recent month
• Proof of all medical expenses for those applying for benefits who are age 60 or older or receive disability benefits

After eligibility interview, individuals will be mailed a QUEST Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card issued by Fidelity National Information Services (FIS). The EBT card works just like an ATM/debit card and can be used at local grocery stores, convenience stores and some farmers markets where QUEST is accepted. The benefit amount depends on number of individuals in household, income, expenses, and other criteria. 

SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food online at Walmart and Amazon. 

Additional Programs:

• Cash Assistance
• Medical Assistance

For Nutritious, Cash and Medical Assistance Virtual Services contact:

www.healthearizonaplus.gov

1-855-432-7587

Mission Statement The Department of Economic Security makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable.

Office Hours

• Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday closed
• Sunday closed

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