Money to buy food

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA

1. How it Works

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.

• You can apply for Cash Assistance, SNAP, and Medicaid Renewal all at the same time through the Cash Assistance application on ACCESS HRA.
• If you are eligible, you will receive your benefits within 30 days.
• You must be a US citizen or have satisfactory immigration status to receive SNAP.
• You can allow someone who knows your household situation to apply for you.
• You may have to complete an interview after you submit your application. An HRA worker will call you if they need more information.
• All NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients who are 16 years and older are eligible for a discounted Citi Bike membership. For $5 per month, you’ll get unlimited 45-minute rides and access to thousands of bikes across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Jersey City.