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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources (4)
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How are SNAP benefits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?
This article can tell you more about applying for SNAP, work assignments, stimulus checks, online grocery shopping and fair hearings. Content Detail
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What assistance can I get to make ends meet?
This resource is a fact sheet that can help you understand what government programs can help you with your expenses right now, including pandemic unemployment, paid leave, medicaid, food stamps, help paying for your utilities, and more. Content Detail
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What changed at DSS because of COVID-19? Can I still apply for temporary assistance?
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has had to relax some rules and requirements because of COVID-19. This article has information about those changes and about applying for temporary cash assistance. Content Detail
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What to know if you need to apply for Temporary Assistance during COVID-19 (Video)
If you can't find work or aren't able to make enough money to make ends meet, or if you do not have enough food, or are homeless or worried about becoming homeless, there different types of temporary assistance that may be able to help you. This video is about different types of assistance. Content Detail
Learn the basics (4)
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), including eligibility, applying, transitional benefits, and telephone recertification. Content Detail
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Applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
Would you like help applying for SNAP benefits (formerly Food Stamps) in Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, or Wayne County? We can help! Follow this link to find out how. Content Detail
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Public Assistance and Child Support
Frequently asked questions about public assistance and child support. There are exceptions to the child support cooperation requirement - click here to find out more. Content Detail
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Public Benefits Legal Information Letters - Food Stamps / SNAP
The Erie County Department of Social Services provides on-going benefits to eligible Erie County residents. These benefits include Temporary Assistance, SNAP Benefits (formerly Food Stamps) and Medicaid. Click for more information. Content Detail
Applying for food stamps (5)
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How to Complete the SNAP (Food Stamps) Benefit Application
Instructions for filling out your application for food stamps. Content Detail
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Forms
Click here for the forms to apply for public benefits such as Food Stamps. The forms are in many languages. Content Detail
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Food Stamp (SNAP) Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool
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 Content Detail
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Applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
Would you like help applying for SNAP benefits (formerly Food Stamps) in Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, or Wayne County? We can help! Follow this link to find out how. Content Detail
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Public Assistance and Child Support
Frequently asked questions about public assistance and child support. There are exceptions to the child support cooperation requirement - click here to find out more. Content Detail
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I am an immigrant (2)
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Immigrants’ rights to public benefits
This fact sheet has answers to questions you may have about getting public benefits. Content Detail
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Protecting your benefits
Learn how you can prevent problems that could arise with your public assistance by reading this article. Content Detail
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I have been discriminated against or denied a service (1)
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Protecting your benefits
Learn how you can prevent problems that could arise with your public assistance by reading this article. Content Detail
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Fair hearings (2)
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FAIR HEARING REQUEST FORM
This form can be used to request a Fair Hearing. You have a right to request a Fair Hearing to challenge virtually any action (or lack of action) that the Social Services agency takes on your request for benefits (welfare, food stamps, HEAP, child care, Medicaid, and other programs). You also have a right to request a Fair Hearing if Social Services makes a change to benefits that you already get, and you disagree with that change. Content Detail
Forms and tools (2)
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myBenefits!
The fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs and how to apply for them - anytime and anywhere. Content Detail
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ACCESS NYC
ACCESS NYC is a free service that can help you find out if you are eligible for over 30 benefit programs. Read More
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Emergency help (2)
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Expedited Food Stamps
Information on the rules for obtaining expedited (emergency) food stamps. Read More
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Expedited Food Stamps
This resource provides an explanation on what are expedited food stamps as well as discusses the process of how to access them and what to expect once you have applied for them. Read More
Other nutrition and feeding programs (2)
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Child And Adult Care Food Program - CACFP
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. Content Detail
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
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. Senior families enrolled in CSFP received benefits to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets through the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program. CSFP is available in New York City and Long Island only. Content Detail
School feeding programs (1)
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School Breakfast and Lunch Programs
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 Content Detail
I want to apply for public assistance (3)
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Applying for Public Assistance
This article presents the steps of applying for public assistance, including what to do if your application is denied. Content Detail
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Protecting your benefits
Learn how you can prevent problems that could arise with your public assistance by reading this article. Content Detail
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I need an interpreter (1)
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Do you have trouble speaking and understanding English?
If you have trouble speaking and understanding English, know your rights! Read More
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) (1)
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WIC Program: Women, Infants, Children
Information about WIC: who is eligible, what you can get and how to apply. Content Detail
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