SNAP
Foodlink and Feeding America leaders are sounding the alarm after over $1 billion in USDA funding cuts impacted food assistance programs. Foodlink CEO Julia Tedesco says the organization lost $600,000 in expected food deliveries this spring, threatening local food pantry supplies. The cuts affect programs like TEFAP, which provides food to low-income families. As demand […]
Applications are open for New York’s FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Grant Program, which offers $250,000 in funding to help low-income families access fresh local produce. The program subsidizes up to 50% of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares for SNAP recipients. Grants between $25,000 and $50,000 are available for nonprofits, public schools, tribal organizations, and local […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched the New York Experience (NYX) initiative, a statewide strategy aimed at modernizing and streamlining public services. The initiative focuses on making government interactions more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly for New Yorkers. Key goals of NYX include reducing bureaucratic red tape, expanding online services, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Immediate reforms target […]
The new partnership between ‘Field and Fork Network’ and Tops Friendly Markets in Rochester, N.Y. aims to stretch the value of SNAP benefits through the expanded ‘Double Up Food’ initiative. This program matches every dollar spent on fresh produce with an additional dollar, up to $20, effectively doubling the purchasing power for SNAP users. For […]
The Monroe County Department of Social Services is reporting roughly 350 skimming incidents of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards in the month of June. According to Monroe County, the theft has resulted in accounts being compromised and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance benefits being stolen. Card skimming, which is determined to be the cause […]
New York’s Summer EBT program opens applications on July 1, providing $120 per school-aged child monthly for groceries during summer. Eligible families include those already on SNAP, Temporary Assistance, or reduced-price school meals, with others needing to apply online. Applications require a NY.gov ID and details about each child and household member. Funds expire 122 […]
Monroe County has launched a hotline for people to inquire about their SNAP benefits. Through this hotline, individuals can verify the status of their applications or existing benefit, schedule appointments,apply for a new benefits card, update personal details such as income or address, request a review of their SNAP budget, or confirm the receipt of […]
We GMA s announced Wednesday that it will accept EBT SNAP benefit payments online and on its app. Customers can now add their EBT SNAP card to their profile when they checkout. Of course, SNAP payments can only be used for items that are eligible for EBT SNAP benefits. Wegmans offers a filter you will […]
With inflation affecting the cost of almost everything, some families may face even more hardships. Starting next month, March, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive only one allocation per month, reverting to their regular benefit prior to COVID. The reduction in benefits varies by household, with most families seeing between $95-200 […]
New Yorkers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowance for the month of January. Governor Kathy Hochul announced all households — including those already at the maximum level of benefits — will receive additional funding this month following $234 million in federal funding. Those that would have received a monthly […]
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