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Greetings!
As response efforts continue throughout areas affected by Hurricane Sandy, we will continue to provide you with updated information regarding resources for victims and those responding. Please feel free to contact us with new information or questions.
Thank you.
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Westchester County Launches Disaster SNAP/Food Stamp Program for Sandy Victims
People who lived in Westchester County on October 27 that suffered losses of property or income due to Hurricane Sandy may be eligible for a one-time SNAP EBT benefit to help pay for food. Current SNAP/food stamp households do not need to apply. A one-time supplemental benefit may automatically be added to their account in November to bring their benefit level equal to the maximum household allotment. The program will run through Friday, November 23 and will suspend for Thanksgiving Day. There are specific income guidelines and other requirements. Click here for more information. |
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Update Regarding Certification of SNAP/Food Stamp Benefits
Households in New York City and Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester, Orange, Putnam and Sullivan Counties and due to recertify for SNAP/Food Stamps in October or November will now have an extra month to recertify. According to a What does this mean?
* Households due to recertify in October, now have until the end of November to complete the process.
* Households due to recertify in November, now have until the end of December to complete the process.
Note: This does not apply to households that have already completed the recertification process.
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WIC Requirements Loosened for People Effected By Sandy
From the New York State Department of Health: Certain requirements in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program have been temporarily relaxed for participants from areas affected by Hurricane Sandy to ensure that families in the program have access to infant formula and nutritious food.
In addition, the State has received an order of powdered and ready-to-use infant formula from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will provide for the needs of 21,800 infants for one month as regular supply chains recover from the storm. Click here to read more.
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