Applying for food benefits after losing my job - 18 weeks in

I lost my job as a welding apprentice and my household is applying for SNAP for the first time. It has been a long 18 weeks. There are 13 people in my household. What did you submit and how long did approval take?

Take photos of everything you send and write down the date. I had to resend one page and the record helped.

Some local food pantries can help while the case is pending. Try calling 211 for one near you.