The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can take up to 30 days to make a decision when you apply for Food Stamps. However, you may be facing food insecurity and you can no longer wait to get this money.
That is when you may wonder if it is possible to get SNAP benefits right away. Or at least, within just a few days because you cannot afford to buy food and you have no resources or income.
New York offers expedited SNAP benefits
There is great news if you have no money or little cash to buy food. In this case, you may qualify for expedited SNAP benefits. Those who qualify can receive benefits much faster.
For your information, expedited SNAP means you could receive some initial money on an EBT card within just 5 days. Bear in mind that it is necessary to apply for expedited Food Stamps.
So, make sure you complete the eligibility process to get up to $291 if you are an individual and up to $973 if you are 4 members living in the same household. Of course, you will have to supply all the necessary documents at a later date.
Expedited SNAP in NYC
The Human Resources Administration, through the Department of Social Services, can help you get expedited Food Stamps as well. The requirements you must meet are the following ones.
First, your household has less than 100 dollars in cash. If you do not have cash you may have other available resources. Besides, you will just have less than 150 dollars for the whole month that you are applying.
Another possibility to qualify is if both, your available resources and combined income in the month you submit your application are below the sume of your mortgage or rent, plus heat, phone and utilities.
The third way to be eligible for expedited Food Stamps in New York City is to be a seasonal farmer worker, a destitute migrant whose bank account and cash are less than $100. To get expedited benefits in NYC call DSS OneNumber at 718-557-1399.