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SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)


HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)

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Apply for HEAP and SNAP

SNAP benefits can help you put 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 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.

Where Can I Apply?

For fast, easy and confidential service, which is available 24 hours a day, visit www.MyBenefits.NY.gov where you can:

Check to see if you are eligible for SNAP (and other benefits)

Apply for SNAP benefits

Track your application

  • Skip the line and apply for your benefits with Community Action
  • Call to schedule an appointment  845-452-5104

Find Program Guidelines below:

 

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO BE REDIRECTED TO THE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE SNAP WEBSITE

HOUSEHOLD SIZE MAXIMUM ALLOTMENT* FOR EACH ADDITIONAL MEMBER
1 $291 $219+
2 $535
3 $766
4 $973
5 $1,155
6 $1,386
7 $1,532
8 $1,751
* These figures are based upon SNAP Standards effective November 1, 2023

*SNAP households containing any aged or disabled members, and households that pay out-of-pocket dependent care costs, that pass the 200% FPL gross income test and do not contain a SNAP-sanctioned or an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) member are categorically eligible for SNAP, meaning that such households are not subject to a resource test and that such households of one or two persons are, minimally, eligible to receive the $20 minimum allotment for households of one or two persons.

**Elderly (60 years of age or older) or household members (and their spouses) who are incapable of buying food or preparing meals due to a disability may apply as a separate food unit if the income of the others with whom the individual resides (excluding the income of the elderly and disabled individual and his/her spouse) do not exceed the 165% FPL amount.

*** SNAP households with earned income budgeted for the purpose of determining SNAP eligibility and benefit amount that do not contain a household member that is sanctioned or disqualified for an Intentional Program Violation (IPV), failure to comply with work rules or voluntary job quit, that do not contain and aged or disabled member, and that do not pay out-of-pocket dependent care costs, must pass the 150% FPL gross income test.


HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with Electricity, Natural Gas, Oil, Coal, Propane, Wood/Wood Pellets, Kerosene, or Corn.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO BE DIRECTED TO THE NYS HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

2022-2023 HEAP Monthly Income Limits
Your total household gross monthly income for your household size must be at or below the following guidelines:
2023-2024 HEAP Benefit Gross Monthly Income Guidelines
Household Size Maximum Gross Monthly Income
1 $3,035
2 $3,970
3 $4,904
4 $5,838
5 $6,772
6 $7,706
7 $7,881
8 $8,056
9 $8,231
10 $8,407
11 $8,582
12 $8,890
13 $9,532
Each Additional Add $642

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