To apply for SNAP benefits you’ll need to complete an application and have an eligibility interview. In addition, you may like to ask about free Nutrition Education which is available to qualified individuals. Individuals may also apply through the following community resources: SNAP Outreach and Assistance at Foodlink, Inc. If applying in person the individual can choose to stay for an in-person interview or be contacted for a phone interview. When applying on-line, by mail, or by fax, the Department will attempt to contact the applicant by phone for an interview. All applicants must be interviewed for eligibility. Individuals who wish to apply for SNAP benefits can apply on line at Applications can also be accepted by mail, fax, or in person at the Department of Social Services in Belmont. SNAP recipients also receive periodic information from the Department about nutrition. SNAP benefits allow recipients to purchase the food of their choice at almost all grocery stores.
Eligibility is based on both income and resources. SNAP benefits help ensure that low-income families, many of whom are employed, can meet their nutritional needs. The purpose of this release is to provide updated information about the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a program administered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) that offers the opportunity for low-income children 18 years of age and younger, as well as disabled young adults over age 18 enrolled in school programs for persons with disabilities, to receive free, nutritious meals during the summer months when schools are not in session. COVID-19 / Coronavirus Information and UpdatesĪllegany County Department of Social Services Nutritional Assistance.COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Individuals.
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