Recipient must be the head of household, and recipient's name must be on the cable bill. If you received any premium channels, you are not eligible for the discount. You need an IT-214 form and instructions. For low income households. A monthly allotment is given for the purchase of food items.
Eligibility is based on income, monthly shelter and medical expenses.
A representative from the Food Stamps office is available at the Beltrone Living Center on the second Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and at the Colonie Community Center on the third Wednesday in February, April, June, August, October and December from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers trained by the IRS and AARP prepare income tax returns for seniors during February through mid-April at two Town sites. For residents of Albany County who are 60 years of age or older. This project is funded by the Albany County Department for the Aging and the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York. The attorney comes to Colonie twice a month and can give legal advice on variety of issues.