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Applyfor SNAP benefits (food stamps)

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New Yorkers can apply or get recertification for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits online, through the mail, or in person. SNAP offers food assistance for income-qualified individuals, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Schedule
If you are eligible, you will receive your benefits within 30 days.
Eligibility Requirements
Income eligibility guidelines vary by household size and disability status.
Documentation Needed to Enroll
See list of suggested documentation here: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/services/snap/eligibility_factors_and_suggested_documentation_guide.pdf
ADA accessible
Yes
Accessibility notes
See more information on accessibility here: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/disability-access.page
Citizenship Requirements
Other, USCIS Documentation (for example, a green card, stamped visa) or evidence of continuous residence in the U.S. since prior to 1/1/72.
free
Yes
Available Languages
Arabic, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
Boroughs Served
Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island

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