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

Call or visit the local DSS office

Required Documentation

Application required; call for information

Fees

None

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Fax

518-388-4644

Business Line

518-388-4470

Website:

https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/dss/snap

Address:

797 BroadwaySchenectady NY 12305

Schenectady County Department Of Social Services