SNAP (Food Stamps) · NYC311 - Government of New York City
portal.311.nyc.gov › articleThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, helps people with limited income buy food. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores and supermarkets. Stores that accept SNAP are not allowed to set a minimum purchase amount to use the benefit.
Apply for SNAP - The State of New York
www.ny.gov › services › apply-snapThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. What can I purchase with SNAP? Food for your household to eat, such as: breads and cereals fruits and vegetables