Overview
Overview
What is SNAP?
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.
What can I purchase with SNAP?
Food for your household to eat, such as:
- breads and cereals
- fruits and vegetables
- meats, fish and poultry
- dairy products
You can also purchase seeds and plants, which produce food for your household to eat.
What can’t I purchase with SNAP?
- beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes or tobacco
- any nonfood items, such as:
- pet food
- soap, paper products
- household supplies
- vitamins and medicine
- food that will be eaten in the store
- hot foods
How much could I receive in SNAP benefits each month?
Maximum SNAP Benefit Allowances
|
Household Size |
Maximum Allotment |
|
1 |
$281 |
|
2 |
$516 |
|
3 |
$740 |
|
4 |
$939 |
|
5 |
$1,116 |
|
6 |
$1,339 |
|
7 |
$1,480 |
|
8 |
$1,691 |
|
For each additional member |
$ 211 + |
* These figures are based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2022.
Note: A SNAP budget must be calculated for your household in order to determine SNAP eligibility and benefit amount.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible to receive SNAP benefits?
If your gross income, based on family size, is at or below the amounts in the following charts, you may be eligible for SNAP benefits. But, the only way to determine if your household is eligible for SNAP benefits is to apply.
Income Guidelines for Households without Earned Income (no elderly or disabled member)
|
Family Size |
Monthly Gross Income* |
Annual Gross Income* |
|
1 |
$1,473 |
$17,676 |
|
2 |
$1,984 |
$23,940 |
|
3 |
$2,495 |
$29,940 |
|
4 |
$3,007 |
$36,084 |
|
5 |
$3,518 |
$42,216 |
|
6 |
$4,029 |
$48,348 |
|
7 |
$4,541 |
$54,492 |
|
8 |
$5,052 |
$60,624 |
|
Each additional person |
$512 + |
$6,144 + |
|
Family Size |
Monthly Gross Income* |
Annual Gross Income* |
|
1 |
$1,699 |
$20,388 |
|
2 |
$2,289 |
$27,468 |
|
3 |
$2,879 |
$34,548 |
|
4 |
$3,469 |
$41,628 |
|
5 |
$4,059 |
$48,708 |
|
6 |
$4,649 |
$55,788 |
|
7 |
$5,239 |
$62,868 |
|
8 |
$5,829 |
$69,948 |
|
Each additional person |
$590 + |
$7,080 + |
Income Guidelines for Households with an Elderly or Disabled Member and Households with Dependent Care Expenses
|
Family Size |
Monthly Gross Income* |
Annual Gross Income* |
|
1 |
$2,265 |
$27,180 |
|
2 |
$3,052 |
$36,624 |
|
3 |
$3,839 |
$46,068 |
|
4 |
$4,625 |
$55,500 |
|
5 |
$5,412 |
$64,944 |
|
6 |
$6,199 |
$74,388 |
|
7 |
$6,985 |
$83,820 |
|
8 |
$7,772 |
$93,264 |
|
Each additional person |
$787 + |
$9,444 + |
*Chart information is based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2022.
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 don’t know what type of assistance I need?
Check your eligibility for a range of other benefits by answering a few simple questions at https://mybenefits.ny.gov/
How To
How To
Refer to this step-by-step process to apply for SNAP:
- Gather documents you will need
- Log on or register to create an account
- Answer a series of questions about your household
- Submit your application
Ready? Have with you:
- Recent pay stubs
- List of household resources
- Current rent/mortgage statement
- Current property tax bill
- Current homeowner’s insurance bill
- Social Security card
Apply
Apply
Ready to apply for SNAP? You can apply online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Contact
Contact
Call us Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM