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SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

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OTDA Home Programs & Services SNAP


EBT SCAM ALERT

Due to a recent increase in fraudulent text messages, EBT cardholders are
reminded to protect their card and PIN information. Learn more about scams
targeted at EBT cardholders, how to protect your benefits and where to apply for
replacement of stolen benefits.


EBT CARD FREEZE

Use the new freeze/unfreeze card feature to help you secure your EBT card and
protect your benefits from scam-related theft.


OVERVIEW


FIND OUT HOW TO USE SNAP BENEFITS TO ORDER NUTRITIOUS FOOD ONLINE

View a list of stores in New York State that participate in USDA's Online
Purchasing Pilot

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits
that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working
people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families.
Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income and other
factors.


BENEFITS

SNAP benefits can help you put healthy food on the table. SNAP monthly benefits
can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores.

SNAP benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card,
similar to a bank debit card or credit card. If you are eligible, an EBT account
is set up for you, and every month your benefits will be deposited right into
your account.


ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (EBT)

Information on your EBT card.


WHAT CAN I PURCHASE WITH SNAP?

Maximum SNAP Benefit Allowances Household Size Maximum Allotment* 1 $292 2 $536
3 $768 4 $975 5 $1,158 6 $1,390 7 $1,536 8 $1,756 For each additional member
$220 +

* These figures are based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2024.

Note: A SNAP budget must be calculated for your household in order to determine
SNAP eligibility and benefit amount.


ELIGIBILITY

If your income (based on your family size) is less than or equal to the amounts
in the charts below, you may be eligible for SNAP benefits.

 * If your household's gross income is below these amounts, it does not ensure
   that you will be eligible for a benefit.
 * A SNAP budget must be calculated for your household in order to determine
   eligibility and benefit amount.
 * The only way to determine if your household is eligible for SNAP benefits is
   to apply.

Gross income means a household's total, non-excluded income, before any
deductions have been made such as taxes or other withholdings. Net income means
gross income minus allowable deductions.


MYBENEFITS

Find out if you may be eligible and apply for SNAP.


GET HELP APPLYING FOR SNAP

Income Guidelines for Households without Earned Income (no member 60 years or
older nor disabled member) Family Size Monthly Gross Income* Annual Gross
Income* 1 $1,632 $19,584 2 $2,215 $26,580 3 $2,798 $33,576 4 $3,380 $40,560 5
$3,963 $47,556 6 $4,546 $54,552 7 $5,129 $61,548 8 $5,712 $68,544 Each
additional person $583 + $6,996 +

* Chart information is based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2024.

Income Guidelines for Households with Earned Income (no member 60 years or older
nor disabled member) Family Size Monthly Gross Income* Annual Gross Income* 1
$1,883 $22,596 2 $2,555 $30,660 3 $3,228 $38,736 4 $3,900 $46,800 5 $4,573
$54,876 6 $5,245 $62,940 7 $5,918 $71,016 8 $6,590 $79,080 Each additional
person $673 + $8,076 +

* Chart information is based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2024.

Income Guidelines for Households with an Older Adult (60 years or older) or
Disabled Member and Households with Dependent Care Expenses Family Size Monthly
Gross Income* Annual Gross Income* 1 $2,510 $30,120 2 $3,407 $40,884 3 $4,303
$51,636 4 $5,200 $62,400 5 $6,097 $73,164 6 $6,993 $83,916 7 $7,890 $94,680 8
$8,787 $105,444 Each additional person $897 + $10,764 +

* Chart information is based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2024.

There are other factors that are considered when determining eligibility for
SNAP benefits. The only way to know if your household is eligible is to apply.


WHAT IF I HAVE SAVINGS?

Most households applying for SNAP no longer have to pass a savings/resource test
in order to get SNAP benefits. This means that the household's assets (stocks,
savings and retirement accounts, etc.) are not considered when determining
eligibility.


WHAT IF I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT?

To participate in SNAP, a student, in college at least half time, must meet the
income eligibility for SNAP and one of the following criteria:

 * Be employed for an average of 20 hours per week and be paid for such
   employment or, if self-employed, be employed for an average of 20 hours per
   week and receive weekly earnings at least equal to the Federal minimum wage
   multiplied by 20 hours.
 * Participate in a State or Federally financed work study program during the
   regular school year.
 * Provide more than half the physical care for one or more dependent household
   members under the age of six or provide more than half the physical care of
   dependent household member who has reached the age of six but is under the
   age of 12 where adequate child care is not available.
 * Enrolled full-time in an institution of higher education and is a single
   parent with responsibility for the care of a dependent child under age 12.
 * Receive benefits from Family Assistance (FA) or federally-funded Safety Net
   Assistance (SNA).
 * Receive Unemployment Benefits (UIB).
 * Attend a SUNY or CUNY comprehensive college, technology college, or community
   college and are enrolled in a qualified career and technical education
   program.
 * Attend any of the 10 Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) in New York State
   and are enrolled in a career and technical education program, remedial
   course, basic adult education, literacy, or English as a second language.


RECERTIFICATION

If you already get SNAP benefits in New York State, you can recertify (renew
your benefits) without coming into the social services office. Approximately two
months prior to the end of the recertification period, you will receive a
recertification packet in the mail that includes a SNAP application and a
scheduled interview appointment on page 1.

There are three important steps in the recertification process:

 1. You must submit a Recertification application before you can be interviewed
    on your scheduled interview appointment shown on page one of your
    recertification packet. You can submit your SNAP Recertification application
    by mail, from your home by using the internet (www.myBenefits.ny.gov), by
    fax, or in person at your local department of social services.
 2. After you submit your application, you must be interviewed. If you submit
    your application AFTER the scheduled interview appointment on page one of
    your recertification packet, then it is YOUR responsibility to reschedule
    your interview appointment before the end of your recertification period.
 3. After your interview, you may be asked to submit additional documents
    related to your income or circumstances.


CONTACT

For more information about SNAP, contact your local department of social
services or call the toll-free OTDA Hotline: 1-800-342-3009.

To find out the location and phone number of your nearest SNAP office, contact
your local department of social services.

Nondiscrimination Statement (Aviso sobre Normas Antidiscriminatorias)

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited
from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including
gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age,
political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to
obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign
Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for
benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities
may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form
AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online
at:
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf,
from any USDA office, by calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter
addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address,
telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action
in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR)
about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed
AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:

 1. mail: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
    1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
    Alexandria, VA 22314; or

 2. fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

 3. email:
    FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov
    
    .

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

With respect to public accommodations, New York State additionally prohibits
discrimination based on transgender status, gender dysphoria, marital status,
and military status.

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