East New York Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Center

NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

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 off your completed application 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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