Applying for food benefits after losing my job (Birmingham)

I lost my job as an electrician's helper and my household is applying for SNAP for the first time. It has been weighing on me all week. There are 3 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.