Food Stamp Recipients Could Be Eligible For Replacement of Food Lost as a Result of the Storm
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The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has announced that Food Stamp recipients who lost food as a result of Hurricane Irene can obtain replacement Food Stamp benefits. Learn how you can do this.
By: NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Food Stamps
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Information about the Food Stamp Program from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), including eligibility, applying, transitional benefits, and telephone recertification.
By: The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Questions and Answers About Food Stamps
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Information from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) about the Food Stamp Program/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including where and how to apply.
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
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The Food Stamp Program/SNAP Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently asked questions about the Food Stamp Program/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
By: The United States Department of Agriculture
A Short History of the Food Stamp Program/SNAP
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A Short History of the Food Stamp Program/SNAP
By: The United States Department of Agriculture
REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT OF FOOD PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMP BENEFITS
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Use this form to request replacement of food that purchased with food stamps and was lost do to a misfortune
By: The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Food Stamps Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool
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You can use this calculator to see if you may be eligible for food stamps. You may still be eligible for food stamps in New York even if the calculator indicates that you are not.
By: United States Department of Agriculture
Can I Get Food Stamps?
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General Information about the Food Stamp Program
By: Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY)
Food Stamp Eligibility Expanded for Families with Child Care Expenses
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New higher income guidelines mean that more families with dependent care expenses are now eligible for food stamps. If you don?t get food stamps now, you may qualify even if you were denied in the past
By: Empire Justice Center - Public Benefits
Non Citizen Eligibility For Food Stamps
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This fact sheet gives information on whether you are eligible for food stamps when you are not a U.S. citizen.
By: Food Stamps Outreach Project
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myBenefits!
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The fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs and how to apply for them - anytime and anywhere.
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
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How to Apply for Food Stamps
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Choose your county from the drop down menu (residents of NYC choose 'New York City") to find out where to go and what to do if you want to apply for food stamps.
By: Food Stamps Outreach Project
How to Complete the Food Stamps Benefit Application
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Instructions for filling out your application for food stamps.
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
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FOOD STAMP BENEFITS APPLICATION/RECERTIFICATION
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FOOD STAMP BENEFITS APPLICATION/RECERTIFICATION
By: The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Help Applying for Food Stamp Benefits
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Coordinators of the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) can help you apply for food stamps. Use this link to find a NOEP in your area
By: Nutrition Consortium of New York State
Food Stamp Cases and Authorized Representatives
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An authorized representative is someone who can represent you or take your place in applying for Food Stamps
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
What Else Should I Know When Receiving Food Stamps/Assistance
Food Stamp Household
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A fact sheet describing what a household is for the purposes of the Food Stamp Program.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
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Have kids in day care? Did you know about the food stamp program that help more low-income working families put food on the table?
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Last year, as part of federal food stamp reauthorization, Congress removed the cap on the food stamp dependent care deduction - meaning that households can deduct the full amount of their out-of-pocket dependent care costs. Learn more.
By: Empire Justice Center
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Eligible Food Items
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This fact sheet lists the type of items that you can legally buy with food stamps.
By: Food Stamps Outreach Project
Food Stamp Cases and Authorized Representatives
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Frequently asked questions and answers and food stamps and authorized representatives.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
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Transitional Food Stamp Benefits
Questions and answers on food stamp eligibility for households going off public assistance.
By: Greater Upstate Law Project
Food Stamp (SNAP) Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool
(Separate Website)
This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive food stamp (SNAP) benefits. This Pre-Screening Tool is not an application for food stamps. An application for food stamp benefits must be made at your local DSS/HRA office. To find your local DSS/HRA office, click on the Finding Other Help channel
By: United States Department of Agriculture
YOUR CHILD MAY BE ABLE TO EAT FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL
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Information about school breakfast and lunch programs, including how and when you can apply for your child
By: The Nutrition Consortium of NYS
THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM Fact Sheet for New York State: 2009-2010
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All students can eat lunch through the National School Lunch Program!
By: The Nutrition Consortium of NYS
THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM Fact Sheet for New York State: 2009-2010
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Start Your Day in a Healthy Way with The School Breakfast Program!
By: The Nutrition Consortium of NYS
School Breakfast and Lunch Programs
(Separate Website)
The School Breakfast and Lunch Programs are federal programs providing free, reduced-price or full-priced breakfast and lunch at participating schools throughout New York State
By: Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
FAMILY APPLICATION FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS/MILK
(Separate Website)
To apply for free and reduced price meals for your children,
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
(Separate Website)
Information about the WIC program, including eligibility, how to apply, and more
By: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
WIC Program: Women, Infants, Children
(Separate Website)
Information about WIC: who is eligible, what you can get and how to apply.
By: New York State Department of Health
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
(Separate Website)
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program is a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children who are at nutritional risk.
By: The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Child And Adult Care Food Program - CACFP
(Separate Website)
The Child and Adult Care Food Program - CACFP is a nutrition education and meal reimbursement program helping providers serve nutritious and safely prepared meals and snacks to children and adults in day care settings.
By: The New York State Department of Health
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
(Separate Website)
The New York State Department of Health's Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offers free, nutritious foods to seniors aged 60 years of age and older, and to some women and children that are not eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
By: The New York State Department of Health
Expedited Food Stamps
Information on the rules for obtaining expedited (emergency) food stamps.
By: Community Food Resource Center
What You Should Know About Emergency Assistance and DSS/HRA
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If you have an emergency, you may be able to get help from your local Department of Social Service (DSS) office. (If you live in New York City, you can ask for Emergency Assistance from your local Human Resources Administration (HRA) office)
By: Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® - Geneva Office
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
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Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
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In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Public Benefits Legal Information Letters
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Informational letters that cover many public benefit topics
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
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English-Spanish Glossary of Legal Terms & Phrases
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Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
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