Family Resources in the Hudson Valley

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income and other factors. See Eligibility

Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC)

USDA Website

NY State SNAP (or 800-342-3009)

Local Departments of Social Services

Putnam County DSS
110 Old Route 6, Carmel, New York 10512-2110, 845-808-1500

Dutchess County DSS
60 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-3299, 845-486-3000

Orange County DSS
Box Z, 11 Quarry Road, Goshen, New York 10924-0678, 845-291-4000

Westchester County DSS
County Office Building #2, 112 East Post Road, White Plains, New York 10601, 914-995-3333

Ulster County DSS
1061 Development Court, Kingston, New York 12401-1959, 845-334-5000

State List of Local Office Locations

Benefit Issuance Schedule

Employment and Training Program

Online Application

English

EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer for SNAP/WIC)

NY State EBT Website or 888-328-6399

Phone / Internet

Internet: Affordable Connectivity Program

The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, an extension of the Emergency Broadband Fund, can provide eligible New Yorkers with discounts up to $30/month toward internet service.

Phone: ## Affordable Lifeline Telephone Services

The Lifeline Program provides a monthly discount on landline or wireless phone service to eligible low-income households.