SNAP Benefits
Monroe County officials are warning residents about scam calls from people pretending to be the Monroe County Department of Human Services and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Scammers are asking for money, personal information, and EBT PINs. Officials say county agencies will never request that information over the phone. If you get one of these […]
Stricter rules to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are coming to New York State. March 1 was the beginning of federal work requirements for recipients to keep their benefits. Adults ages 18 to 64 will have to record at least 80 hours per month of work to receive SNAP for more than three […]
The Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP administrative funds from New York and 20 other states unless they provide recipients’ names and immigration status. Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP administrative funds from New York over data sharing – WHEC.com
Councilmember Martin and VOCAL-NY announced an Emergency Family Support Grant designed to provide assistance to families impacted by the federal government’s failure to provide food assistance to families. Through this initiative, 25 families will each receive a one-time $200 grant for food and nutritional needs. The initiative aims to support families at risk of food […]
Monroe County leaders and organizations are hosting a food drive on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Innovative Field to help families affected by SNAP benefit delays. Donations of healthy, nonperishable foods, baby supplies, hygiene items, and cleaning products will go to Foodlink for local distribution. Donors should enter through Lot […]
As uncertainty around SNAP benefits continues, Rochester Mutual Aid Network hosted a free grocery pop-up to help families struggling to afford food. Partnering with other grassroots groups like Food Not Bombs and Flower City Pickers, the initiative responded to the Trump administration’s proposed freeze of SNAP benefits, which has been temporarily halted. The event showcased […]
As the federal government shutdown threatens to halt food assistance benefits starting Nov. 1, Upstate New York businessman and philanthropist Jeff Knauss has launched a community relief fund to help affected families. Knauss and his family donated $10,000 to kickstart the effort, which will provide up to $150 in Wegmans gift cards to households in […]
DoorDash is fighting hunger amid a potential SNAP shutdown, delivering 1 million free meals to 300+ food banks and waiving delivery fees for 300,000 SNAP grocery orders. They’re also donating food from DashMart stores to local communities. As Max Rettig, DoorDash VP, says: “No one should go hungry in America.” DoorDash Launches Emergency Food Response […]
About 42 million Americans may lose SNAP (food stamp) benefits in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The USDA says funds will run out in two weeks, with a $2 billion shortfall. The Trump administration hasn’t committed to covering the gap, unlike with the WIC program, which got emergency funding. Blame is being […]
Certain SNAP recipients in Rochester, NY — including seniors, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness — can now use their benefits to purchase hot, prepared meals at seven local restaurants through New York State’s Restaurant Meals Program. Eligible individuals and their spouses also receive a 10% discount. The initiative aims to support those who […]
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