Please call the hotline at 1-80 for additional information. Individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and live alone may be eligible to automatically receive SNAP Benefits under the New York State Nutrition Improvement Project. Factors such as household size, shelter/utility expense, and monthly income are taken into account in determining specific benefit levels for each household. The Program is designed to provide a nutritional supplement for both public assistance and non-public assistance households who meet certain eligibility standards with respect to income, resources, and alien status. SSI recipients may apply by mail or in person at the local Social Security office or the Department of Social Services. If the applicant is unable to appoint an "Authorized Representative", arrangements may be made under certain circumstances for a worker to conduct the interview at home or by telephone. If you are unable to appear for a face-to- face interview, a friend or relative may apply for food stamps on the household's behalf. Application for benefits may be made in person at the Schenectady County Department of Social Services, 797 Broadway, Schenectady, New York 12305. Schenectady Inner-City Ministries (SICM) - (518) 346-4445Īpplicants may apply for SNAP benefits either in person at the Department or at one of three community bases sites.Nutrition Outreach Education Program (NOEP) at Catholic Charities - (518) 374-2427.Schenectady Community Action Program, Inc.Through a community partnership, three (3) community based organization are available to assist you in applying for SNAP benefits using the MyBenefits online application. The Thrifty Food Plan is USDA's estimate of a family's total monthly food expense broken down by household size which is adjusted annually in accordance with the cost of living index. of Agriculture (USDA), is geared toward enabling low-income households to purchase the food they need to maintain proper nutritional levels and good health. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is administered by the U.S.