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NYC Human Resources Administration

Get help paying for groceries with SNAP. SNAP benefits are sometimes called food stamps. They come on a debit card that you can use at many grocery stores and farmers markets.

Apply in person

1. Print a paper application, pick one up from a SNAP Center, or call the HRA Infoline at 718-557-1399 to have a paper application mailed to you.
2. Gather the documents you'll need to include with your application.
3. Drop your completed application off at a SNAP Center near you. You can make copies of your documents at the center.
4. You can also apply for SNAP at a community-based organization (CBO) in your neighborhood. Experts can help you submit your application, and the necessary documents.

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