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Alternate Name
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Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program
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Description
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Previously known as Food Stamps, the Federal SNAP program provides low-income households monthly benefits to purchase food. Income and resource standards vary according to age, health, household size and household expenditures.
You or your authorized representative can apply for SNAP either online at https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin or by completing a New York State-prescribed form manually and mailing it to or dropping it off at the Department of Social Services.
Temporary Assistance 274-5348
Cash assistance program based on income and resources. Assistance can be issued on an ongoing basis or to meet an emergency need for housing or heat/utilities. Visit the NY State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website otda.ny.gov
You or your authorized representative can apply for Temporary Assistance either online at https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin or by completing a New York State-prescribed form manually and mailing it to or dropping it off at the Department of Social Services.
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Coverage Area
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NY - Tompkins County;
Defined coverage areas:
New York - Tompkins County
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Physical Address
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320 West MLK Jr/State Street
Ithaca City NY
14850 United States
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Hours of operation:
Sun: 8:00 4:30
Sat: 8:00 4:30
Fri: 8:00 4:30
Thu: 8:00 4:30
Wed: 8:00 4:30
Tue: 8:00 4:30
Mon: 8:00 4:30
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Physical Location Description
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Traveling West on Seneca Street past intersection with North Albany Street, it is second building on the left after Salvation Army, large brick building
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Disabilities Access
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Yes, fully accessible
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Bus Service Access
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Yes, most TCAT Routes, take "Albany @ Salvation Army" stop, turn left (North) to intersection with Seneca Street, turn left (West) down Seneca, 2nd building on the left
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Eligibility
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Must be below specified poverty level/income limits
Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Teen: Yes; Family: Yes; Female: Yes; Male: Yes;
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Program Fees
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Free
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Programs at this agency
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Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Adoption/Post Adoption Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Adult Protective Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Child Protective Services (CPS)
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Child Support Enforcement
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Community Medicaid
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Day Care and Employment Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Adoption and Foster Home Finding
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Housing First/STEHP
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Long Term Care Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Medicaid Buy-In/Disability/SSI
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Medicaid Managed Care
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Satellite Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Special Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Youth and Family Services Unit
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Rental Supplement Program (RSP)
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Mailing Address
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320 West MLK Jr/State Street
Ithaca NY
14850 United States
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Fax Number
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607-274-5247
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Melanie Wetzel
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607-274-5348
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Amanda Voorheis
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607-274-5201
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EBT Hotline
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888-328-6399
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