620 State Street
Schenectady, NY - 12305
(518) 388-4470
Schenectady County DSS Details
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, is a federally funded program that assists low-income households purchase nutritious food at authorized grocery stores and other retailers. Individuals must apply for this program and provide all the required documentation. If approved, recipients receive an electronic benefit card (EBT), which is similar to a debit card. The SNAP benefit is provided monthly directly into the EBT card. Amount of SNAP benefit is based on household size, income and other factors.
Eligibility:
- Based on household size, income and other factors.
As part of the eligibility process the following documentation must be presented:
- Identification/Citizenship or Alien Status
- Income for all individuals who live in household (This includes income from wages, and unearned income sources such as unemployment benefits, child support, social security benefits, etc.)
- Address and shelter expenses (Proof of how much rent/mortgage is paid, property and school taxes, home owners insurance, etc.)
- Heating Costs (Proof of what type of fuel is used to heat the home)
- Student Status ( Required for students age 16 and older)
- Dependent Care Expenses (Proof of how is paid for day care)
Benefits:
- SNAP benefits can help put nutritious food on the table.
- SNAP monthly benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores.
- SNAP benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a bank debit card or credit card.
If eligible, an EBT account is set up, and every month the benefits will be deposited right into that account.
For additional information contact the office.
Mission Statement The mission of the Schenectady County Department of Social Services is to promote the health and safety of our community by empowering individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and maintain independence.
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I am quite upset with your Schenectady office and their inability to do their jobs and help people in need. I have gone down there twice and waited over an hour just to be told id get a phone call which never happened, twice!