SNAP Benefits - HRA

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ACCESS HRA

Benefit Replacement

Career Services

Cash Assistance

Child Care Services

EBT Card Services

Food Assistance

Repaying a SNAP Overpayment

SNAP

Welfare Fraud Prevention


SNAP Benefits

2024-2029 Federal Farm Bill

NYC Opposes Cuts to SNAP and calls on Congress to maintain or increase SNAP funding levels.

Read the DSS 2024-2029 Federal Farm Bill Fact Sheet.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as "food stamps") provides food assistance for nearly 1.8 million low-income New Yorkers including families, people who are aging and people with disabilities. The program helps families and individuals supplement the cost of their diet with nutritious foods.

All Cash Assistance and SNAP applicants that have been approved for benefits will receive an EBT card in the mail. If your EBT card has not yet arrived, you can go to the Brooklyn OTC site for your permanent card, or one of seven open center locations for a temporary card that will have all benefits available until the EBT card arrives. Please see this list of locations.

Regarding case inquiries, HRA requires submitting a Client Consent Form to verify a client's consent before releasing case information to a third party.

Please be aware that unscrupulous individuals may use COVID-19 as an opportunity to create a scam in order to steal your personal information. Learn more about this Potential Fraud Scam Alert and other EBT Scams Alerts.

View the Protect Your Benefits - Skimming Flyer (FLY-1095) in:

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How to Apply

You can apply online on ACCESS HRA. Read the user guide for ACCESS HRA.

You can call the DSS OneNumber at 718-557-1399 to have an application mailed to you.

You can pick up an application at one of our SNAP centers.

SNAP Applicants can fax an application to 917-639-1111.

You can also print out an application and drop off at a SNAP center:
SNAP Benefits Application (LDSS-4826):

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How to Complete the SNAP Benefit Application (LDSS-4826A):

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Simplified SNAP Application/Recertification Form Now Available for Seniors and New Yorkers with Disabilities (LDSS-5166):

A simplified SNAP application/recertification form is now available for households where every person is age 60 or older, or has a disability, and no one in the household has earned income. You can download the simplified form below or request an application/recertification kit be mailed to you by calling the DSS OneNumber at 718-557-1399.

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Eligibility Factors

Here is a list of documents you may need to determine your eligibility for SNAP (W-129G):

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Community Based Organization (CBO) Locations for Returning Documents

Need to return documents for your application? Here's a list of community partners who can help:

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You can also submit documents using the ACCESS HRA app.

SNAP Need to Know Brochure (BRC-100)

Looking for a helpful overview to the SNAP application process?

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SUNY/CUNY/EOC Verification Form

View the SUNY/CUNY/EOC Student Verification of Enrollment Form (LDSS-5172) in:

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Recertification

Instructions for recertifying for SNAP via phone (BRC-901E):

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Recertifying for SNAP via IVRS (BRC-1051):

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SNAP Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? View our SNAP Frequently Asked Questions.

Read the SNAP Nondiscrimination Statement.

SNAP On-Demand

Once you submit your online SNAP application or your recertification, call 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday to complete your interview. Please remember to upload your documents using the ACCESS HRA app.

Shop for Groceries Online with your SNAP Benefits

Did you know that you can now use your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to shop online for fresh produce and groceries? Learn more.

Expedited Benefits

You may be able to get Expedited Processing if:

Your household has less than $100 in cash or other available resources and will have less than $150 overall during the month that you apply, or

Your combined income and available resources in the month of application are less than the sum of your rent or mortgage plus heat, utilities and phone, or

At least one person in the household is a destitute migrant or seasonal farm worker and his/her cash and bank accounts are not more than $100.

For more information call the DSS OneNumber at 718-557-1399.

Emergency Food Assistance

For information about emergency food program locations and hours of operation please use the interactive Food Help NYC Map or call 311. Agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can also download a list of NYC Food Pantries and Community Kitchens.

Want to work with HRA to provide food assistance? Find information on how to become a Community Food (CFC) Connection Provider.

SNAP Eligibility for Students

Most able-bodied students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled at least half-time in college or other institution of higher education are not eligible for SNAP. However, students who are otherwise eligible may be able to get SNAP.

Learn more about SNAP student eligibility.

Health Bucks

Health Bucks are $2 coupons that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets. For every $2 spent at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, you can get $2 in Health Bucks, up to $10 per day. Health Bucks are available year-round at NYC farmers markets that accept EBT. Learn more about the program, which is run jointly with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.