Food Resources

SNAP can help you purchase any food for the household, such as: 

• Fruits and vegetables;
• Meat, poultry, and fish;
• Dairy products; 
• Bread and cereals; 
• Snacks and beverages;
• Seeds and plants to grow for your family. 

There are certain items/goods that SNAP cannot be used to purchase:

• Beer, wine, and liquor;
• Vitamins, medicine, and supplements;
• Foods that are hot at the point of sale;
• Any non-food items, such as:
  • Pet food,
  • Cleaning supplies, 
  • hygiene items.

A full list of everything you can buy with SNAP

Anyone can apply for SNAP. 

Please note that eligiblity depends on your monthly income and expenses, age, household composition, and which members of your household are included/excluded from your application.

There is no risk in seeing if you are eligible for SNAP, contact the Basic Needs Team for further information.

You can apply for SNAP through the NYS Website, at your local DSS or HRA Center.

For assistance with an application, contact the Farmingdale State College Basic Needs Team, or reach out to one of Long Island's NOEP coordinators:

Health and Welfare Council

  - Nassau County Residents - 516-508-6940

  - Suffolk County Residents - 6

Catholic Charities 

  - Nassau County Residents - 516-634-0014 ext. 138 (office) or 516-317-1929 (mobile)

  - Suffolk County Residents - 631-789-9546 (office) or 631-258-1461 (mobile)

 

 

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