Nutrition Outreach and Education Program

Connecting potentially eligible

New York State residents to SNAP

What's SNAP?
(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

SNAP is our nation’s primary nutrition assistance program, stretching the monthly food budgets of all who meet program guidelines.

Are you...

• Skipping meals to afford college costs?

• Living with a disability and cannot afford enough food for a month?

• Working full-time or part-time and are struggling to afford enough food for your family

• In a household in need of better nutrition and choice?

YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR SNAP BENEFITS!

WHO'S ELIGIBLE FOR SNAP?

INCOME

Earned, unearned, exempt (Not counted for SNAP purposes – ex. HEAP or Loans)

AGE/DISABILITY

For those above a certain age or qualifying because of a disability may also qualify. 

NON-CITIZENS

Must be a qualified alien in order to be eligible for SNAP. Non-citizens like tourists and students are generally not eligible.

STUDENT STATUS

Special rules for college and career and technical education students

APPLYING FOR SNAP

FILL OUT

Fill out and submit a SNAP Application

INTERVIEW

Complete an interview with Department of Social Services

SUBMIT

Submit documentation to Department of Social Services!

CATHOLIC
CHARITIES

Tel. 607.274.5680

320 West State St., 
Ithaca, NY 14850

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ONLINE
APPLICATION

DEPARMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES

Tel. 607.272.5062

324 West Buffalo St.,

Ithaca, NY 14850 

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

PROOF OF IDENTITY

PROOF OF ADDRESS

PROOF OF INCOME

PROOF OF LIVING EXPENSES

BENEFITS OF SNAP

GROCERY STORES

Your EBT card is used like a debit card. You can use it at most grocery stores.

FARMERS MARKET

SNAP can be used at many farmers’ markets.

FOOD

SNAP can be used to buy most foods!

CROPS

SNAP can be used to buy plants and seeds to grow vegetables!