Nutritional Assistance
585-268-9622
Food Stamps
Food stamps help ensure that
low-income families, many of whom are employed, can meet their nutritional
needs. Eligibility is based on both income and assets. Food stamp allow
recipients to purchase the food of their choice at almost all grocery
stores. Food stamp recipients also receive periodic information from the
Department about nutrition.
When applying
for Food Stamps you'll need to complete our application form and have a
face-to-face interview. Bring the following documents to the
interview with you:
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birth certificate,
driver's license or other proof of your identity.
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social security card for
all household members, including children.
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rent receipt/lease
agreement or mortgage/taxes/insurance.
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gas, telephone, or
electric bills
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bank statements on all
checking, savings, and other accounts, including CD's, bonds, credit
unions, etc.
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pay stubs for all
employment income, or self-employed records.
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copies of Social Security,
VA, or other checks received.
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cancelled checks or other
proof of payment to child care providers.
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cancelled checks or other
proof of payment to medical provider or for Health Insurance.
Expedited Food Stamps Benefits
You may be entitled to benefits issued within 5 calendar days following
the day your application was filed with the department if you:
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Have not received Food
Stamps during the month of application unless you have entered a domestic
violence shelter during the month.
AND
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Received Expedited Food
Stamps in the past and have provided all the necessary verification or
been certified for ongoing benefits since then.
AND
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Have $100.00 or less in
case, savings or other liquid resources.
AND
Have received or expect to receive less than $150.00 in Gross income
during the month of application.
OR
All your household members are homeless.
OR
Have total liquid resources PLUS gross income that is less than your
monthly rent or mortgage PLUS your utility expenses for the month of
aplication.
OR
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Are a migrant/seasonal
farm worker with less than $100.00 in liquid resources AND
your only income for the month of application was terminated before you
applied.
OR
Your only income for the month of application is new and no more than
$25.00 gross income will be received within 10 days after your
application.
EBT
New York
State participated in the Electronic Benefits Issuance System. Food
Stamp benefits are issued at you grocery store or super market much like a
bank debit card is used. Click on the link below for more
information on how to use your benefit card.
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Website,
"How
to Use Your EBT Card"
Food
Stamps can only be used for the household to eat, suchas:
Food Stamps cannot be
used for:
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beer, wine, liquor,
cigarettes or tobacco:
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any nonfood items, such
as;
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pet foods
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soaps, paper products
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household supplies
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vitamins and medicine.
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foods that will be eaten
in the store
-
hot foods
