Applying for food benefits after losing my job - 9 months and counting

I lost my job as an HR coordinator and my household is applying for SNAP for the first time. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. There are 10 people in my household. What did you submit and how long did approval take?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

Ask about expedited service. I was told it depends on how little cash and income you have right now.