If you live in the State of New York and you find it difficult to make ends meet, apply for SNAP, the former Food Stamps program.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can give you monthly payments. Once you become eligible you receive money on an EBT card. In most cases, benefits are due from the 1st-9th. But the 5 boroughs of NYC send it over the first 13 business days.
How can I apply for SNAP benefits in the State of New York?
It is possible to apply online for SNAP 24/7, but you will need to have your Social Security Number, recent pay stubs, current homeowner’s insurance bill, any rent or mortgage statement you may have, and the property tax bill.
If you would like to apply for SNAP in the State of New York now, gather all the documents. Then, log in or create an account through https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin. After that, answer all the questions and submit it.
Although the only way to know if you qualify for SNAP is to apply, there are some income limits. For example, if you are a 4-member family, you can have a monthly gross income of $3,250, or $3,750 with Earned Income. Families with a senior or member with a disability may have a higher income limit (GMI for 4 up to $5,000).
How much money can you get from SNAP benefits in New York State?
The maximum Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program amount for 1 is $291. A household of 2 can receive up to $535. Families with 3 people can receive up to $766.
Families of 4 can obtain a monthly payment of up to $973 and if you are 5 up to $1,155. There could even be families of 6, 7 or 8 and their maximum amounts are $1,386, $1,532, or $1,751 respectively. For your information, the maximum amounts are the same in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.
Once you apply for SNAP in the State of New York you can check if you are eligible for other benefits too. Once you are ready to apply, visit: https://mybenefits.ny.gov/screening/ScreeningWelcome_input.nysmybw