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Alternate Name
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Temporary Assistance and SNAP (Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program, aka "Food Stamps")
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Description
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August 2020 Update: individuals and families can apply for all benefits online at https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin
Callers asking about P-EBT, or Pandemic EBT, can call their helpline at 1-833-452-0096
Financial help for families and individuals needing emergency assistance. Eligibility and benefits vary by household situation.
SNAP (Food Stamps) ABAWD Work Requirements Hotline: 607-274-5202
SNAP (Food Stamps) Information/Appointments: 607-274-5201
Temporary Assistance Info/Appts: 607-274-5348
Programs include: - Food Stamps (SNAP): additional monthly benefits to purchase food. Income and resource standards vary according to age, health, household size and household expenditures.
- grandparents and other relatives raising relatives' children: may be eligible for a public assistance grant based only on the child's income and resources. Apply at Temporary Assistance and Food Stamps
- security deposits in form of agreement letter to landlords
- Furniture/Bedding- can fill out a Furniture Request Form (Must have open case, can complete intake and open a new case)
Programs ONLY for individuals with open Temporary Assistance cases: - car repair: one-time grant for income-eligible individuals entering or re-entering the work force and needing a vehicle to get to work. Car repair funds can also be obtained by applying through the regular public assistance process.
- car insurance: may be available in extreme circumstances. Requirements:
- full intake appointment
- employment
- only one car in household
- off bus route
- risk of insurance termination
- transportation assistance: individuals on temporary assistance who find jobs and need transportation funds to get to and from work before receiving their first paycheck may be eligible.
- transportation to Social Security Disability hearings: bus pass. Client must:
- provide information at least three days before hearing
- leave copy of hearing notice, plus his/her phone number, addressed to Amy Mills, at DSS front desk. She arrangements for trip.
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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 Martin Luther King Junior/State Street
Ithaca City NY
14850 United States
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Hours of operation:
Fri: 8:30am 4:30pm
Thu: 8:30am 4:30pm
Wed: 8:30am 4:30pm
Tue: 8:30am 4:30pm
Mon: 8:30am 4:30pm
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Mailing Address
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320 W MLK Jr/State St
Ithaca NY
14850 United States
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Fax Number
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607-274-5247
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Main
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607-274-5348
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607-274-5201
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SNAP Work Hotline
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607-274-5202
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OTDA
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833-452-0096
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