NY SNAP — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Food Assistance · New York · Free

Apply for SNAP food assistance through NY OTDA. Find your local office, check eligibility, and apply online at otda.ny.gov. Call (800) 342-3009 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. Emergency SNAP available for households facing crisis. Benefits load onto an EBT card for use at grocery stores and farmers markets. Income eligibility varies by household size. Average benefit is over 50/month per household.

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Phone: (800) 342-3009

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

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