Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

Eligibility

Individuals are eligible with one of the following:

Current SNAP Client: currently get benefits that are less than the monthly maximum, and food loss or damage caused by a natural disaster

Non-SNAP Client: low-income households with food loss or damage caused by a natural disaster OR have had one of the following disaster-related expenses:

*Home or business repairs

*Temporary shelter expenses

*Evacuation or relocation expenses

*Home or business protection

*Disaster-related personal injury, including funeral expenses

*Lost or no access to income due to the disaster, including reduced, terminated, or delayed receipt of income, for a large part of the benefit period

Application Process

Please call or visit your local DSS office

Required Documentation

Application required; call for information

Fees

None

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

Business Line

518-266-7800

Website:

https://www.rensco.com/departments/social-services/

Address:

547 River StreetTroy NY 12180

Rensselaer County Department Of Social Services