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How to Apply for SNAP Benefits

Receive assistance with food, groceries, and buying from farmers markets

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low income New Yorkers with receiving benefits for groceries and nutritious foods.

You can purchase nutritious fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy, bread, and cereal with SNAP. You cannot buy any nonfood items like soap or toilet paper, pet supplies, tobacco or alcohol, or foods from restaurants.

Only certain stores accept SNAP. Click here to see if there are any stores near you that you can use your SNAP benefits at.

The amount of assistance is dependent on your family size and income.

How can I apply? : You can apply in person at a SNAP office, through the website, or by calling the hotline: 718-557-1399

How much benefits will I receive?: You can calculate the estimated amount of benefits from SNAP you can receive here.

Step-by-step instructions for applying online:

  1. Go to https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/ , and click Apply Now/Log In.

2. Log in to your account, or create a new account.

3. Click the MENU button on the top right of your screen, then select “Benefits”.

4. On this page, you can also apply for Fair Fares NYC (reduced transportation fares for low income residents), Home Energy Assistance Program (assistance with paying for heating in your house), and Child Support.

For now, you can click on Cash Assistance + SNAP + Medicaid (if you also require medical insurance and money assistance) OR SNAP (Food Stamps) Only.

5. From here, you will start your application. Keep in mind the final stage requires a phone call, so be prepared to have a cell phone on hand.

If you would like to speak during the interview in another language, you can choose this option here. For written notices through mail, there are limited options for languages.

If you would like to speak during the interview in another language, you can choose this option here. For written notices through mail, there are limited options for languages.

6. Now, you will answer some questions about your income.

NYC SNAP Office Locations:

Bronx:

Crotona SNAP Center: 
Address: 1910 Monterey Avenue, 5th Fl., Bronx, NY 10457
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Hunts Point SNAP Center: 
Address: 845 Barretto Street, B-Level Fl., Bronx, NY 10474
Work Requirements (8:30am to 9:00am only)
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Brooklyn:

Coney Island SNAP Center:
Address: 1912 Mermaid Avenue, 1st & 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11224
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

East New York SNAP Center: 
Address: 2400 Fulton Street, 3rd & 4th Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11233
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Williamsburg SNAP Center: 
Address: 2 George Street, 1st Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11206
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Manhattan:

East End SNAP Center: 
Address: 2322 Third Avenue, 3rd Fl., New York, NY 10035
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Washington Heights SNAP Center: 
Address: 4055 10th Avenue, Lower Level, New York, NY 10034
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

HRA Benefits Access Center Lower Manhattan: 
Address: 109 E. 16th Street, New York, NY 10003
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

HRA Benefits Access Center St. Nicholas: 
Address: 132 W. 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Staten Island

Richmond SNAP Center: 
Address: 201 Bay Street, 2nd Fl., Staten Island, NY 10301
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

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