The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, helps people with limited income buy food.

• If you already get SNAP and need help, contact the SNAP center where your case is currently serviced.
• Applicants and participants can find out their SNAP case status by calling the Human Resources Administration at (718) 557-1399.

Eligibility
You are not required to screen for eligibility before applying for SNAP.

• You can download (PDF) a list of eligibility requirements and necessary documentation.
• You can see if you are eligible using ACCESS NYC's eligibility screener.
• Community Based Organizations also screen applicants for eligibility and can help you apply for SNAP.

How to apply

• Apply online using ACCESS HRA.
• Pick up an application at a SNAP center.
• Print out an application and drop it off at a SNAP center.
• You can call the Infoline, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, at (718) 557-1399 to have an application mailed to you, check the status of your SNAP application and recertify.
• Fax your application.
• Mail your application to:   
  
  SNAP
  Mail Application Referral Unit
  P.O. Box 29197
  Brooklyn, NY 11201
• If you have a disability, medical condition or mental health condition that makes it hard for you to apply for or get SNAP benefits, you can make a request for reasonable accommodations.

Scheduling appointments

• If you cannot keep your application interview or if you missed your interview you can reschedule your appointment, by calling (718) 923-6044.
• Once you have submitted your recertification form, you can have your recertification interview by calling (718) 762-7669.
• To request a fair hearing, call (800) 342-3334.

Expected wait-time

• The Human Resources Administration will contact you and make an appointment within five days of receiving your application. You will have an option for a telephone interview.
• If you apply at a local SNAP center, you can be interviewed the same day.
• If you are eligible for SNAP, you will receive them within 30 days.
• If you qualify for expedited processing, you will get an interview within 2 days and you can receive your benefits within 5 days.

Complaint

• If you would like to make a complaint about SNAP, call the Human Resources Administration's Central Complaint Unit at (718) 291-4141.