{"id":970,"date":"2021-09-26T16:25:39","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T16:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/snap-program-provides-nyc-seniors-with-monthly-food-benefits-but-the-program-is-underutilized\/"},"modified":"2021-09-26T16:25:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T16:25:39","slug":"snap-program-provides-nyc-seniors-with-monthly-food-benefits-but-the-program-is-underutilized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/?p=970","title":{"rendered":"SNAP Program Provides NYC Seniors With Monthly Food Benefits But the Program is Underutilized"},"content":{"rendered":"

Content powered by New York for Seniors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hunger among the nation\u2019s seniors is a growing concern. Yet the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is under-utilized by older persons. Formerly known as Food Stamps, SNAP provides monthly benefits for low-income people of all ages to buy groceries of their choice at participating food stores and farmers markets.<\/p>\n

Nationwide, senior citizens have a lower sign-up rate for SNAP benefits than any other age group. Only a third of eligible seniors take part in the program according to data from the National Council on Aging. In NYC, less than half of eligible seniors receive help from SNAP. As many as 500.000 older New Yorkers go hungry each month for lack of money to buy groceries, despite the existence of a safety net program that could put food on their tables.<\/p>\n

According to the NYC Dept of the Aging website, eligibility requirements for SNAP are more generous for senior citizens and disabled persons than for others. Individuals 65 and older who are living alone with a net monthly income of $1,915 can receive benefits. A two-person household with an elderly or disabled person and an annual income of $31,020 also qualifies for benefits. In addition, applicants can claim a number of exemptions that can increase the amount they receive, e.g. medical expenses in excess of $35 a month. Unfortunately, many potential applicants believe that they will only qualify for the minimum amount of $16 per month. In fact, according to the website Hunger Solutions, the average monthly SNAP benefit for households with an older adult in New York City is $180 a month.<\/p>\n

There are a number of reasons why seniors don\u2019t apply for SNAP, according to an AARP Foundation report. It appears that many eligible seniors don\u2019t even know that the program exists. Among those who know about it, some are too embarrassed or too proud to apply, while others think that if they receive SNAP they will take food benefits away from others, especially children. The misperception that the application process is too difficult also contributes to its under-utilization.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of organizations that are deemd “SNAP Outreach Providers”, and they will walk you through the process of getting SNAP.\u00a0 Most seniors qualify for SNAP so please contact one of the organizations below to get started.<\/p>\n

\n

Public Health Solutions<\/h4>\n

Geographic Area(s) served:\u00a0<\/strong>New York City<\/p>\n

Program: SNAP Outreach<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>
\n40 Worth Street, 5th Floor
\nNew York, NY 10013<\/p>\n

Phone: (646)619-6400
\nContact Email:\u00a0info@healthsolutions.org<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.healthsolutions.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

St. Johns Bread of Life<\/h4>\n

Geographic Area(s) served:\u00a0<\/strong>New York City<\/p>\n

Program: SNAP Outreach<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>
\n795 Lexington Avenue
\nBrooklyn, NY 11221<\/p>\n

Phone: (718) 574-0058
\nFax: (718) 455-7796
\nContact URL:\u00a0https:\/\/www.breadandlife.org\/contact-us<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0https:\/\/www.breadandlife.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

United Way of NYC<\/h4>\n

Geographic Area(s) served:\u00a0<\/strong>New York City<\/p>\n

Program: SNAP Outreach<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>
\n205 East 42nd Street 12th Flr
\nNew York, NY 10017<\/p>\n

Phone: (212)251-2500
\nPhone: (212)639-9675
\nContact Email:\u00a0contactus@uwnyc.org<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0https:\/\/www.unitedwaynyc.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Met Council<\/h4>\n

Geographic Area(s) served:\u00a0<\/strong>New York City<\/p>\n

Program: SNAP Outreach<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>
\n120 Broadway, 7th Floor
\nNew York, NY 10271<\/p>\n

Phone: (212) 453-9500
\nFax: (718)798-2398
\nContact Email:\u00a0info@metcouncil.org<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www metcouncil.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Project Hospitality<\/h4>\n

Geographic Area(s) served:\u00a0<\/strong>New York City (Staten Island only)<\/p>\n

Program: SNAP Outreach<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>
\n100 Park Avenue
\nStaten Island, NY 10302<\/p>\n

Phone: (718) 448-1544
\nContact Email:\u00a0info@projecthospitality.org<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0https:\/\/www.projecthospitality.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

NY Common Pantry<\/h4>\n

Geographic Area(s) served:\u00a0<\/strong>New York City<\/p>\n

Program: SNAP Outreach<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>
\n8 East 109th Street,
\nNew York, NY 10029<\/p>\n

Phone: (917) 720-9700
\nFax: (917) 720-9665
\nContact URL:\u00a0http:\/\/nycommonpantry.org\/contact-us\/<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/nycommonpantry.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Catholic Charities Community Services<\/h4>\n

Geographic Area(s) served:\u00a0<\/strong>Rockland, Westchester, Bronx<\/p>\n

Program: SNAP Outreach<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>
\n1011 First Avenue 11th Fl
\nNew York, NY 10022<\/p>\n

Phone: (888) 744-7900
\nPhone: (212) 371-1000
\nFax: (212) 421-0021
\nContact URL:\u00a0http:\/\/catholiccharitiesny.org\/find-help<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/catholiccharitiesny.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Fortune Society<\/h4>\n

Geographic Area(s) served:\u00a0<\/strong>New York City<\/p>\n

Program: SNAP Outreach<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>
\n29-76 Northern Boulevard
\nLong Island City, NY 11101<\/p>\n

Phone: (212) 691-7554
\nContact Email:\u00a0info@fortunesociety.org<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.fortunesociety.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Council of Senior Center and Services of NYC, Inc.<\/h4>\n

Geographic Area(s) served:\u00a0<\/strong>New York City<\/p>\n

Program: SNAP Outreach<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>
\n49 West 45th Street, 7th Floor
\nNew York, NY 10036<\/p>\n

Phone: (212)398-6565
\nFax: (212) 398-8398
\nContact Email:\u00a0info@liveon-ny.org<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.liveon-ny.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Single Stop USA<\/h4>\n

Geographic Area(s) served:\u00a0<\/strong>New York City<\/p>\n

Program: SNAP Outreach<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>
\n123 William Street Ste. 901
\nNew York, NY 10038<\/p>\n

Phone: (212) 480-2870
\nContact Email:\u00a0info@singlestopusa.org<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0https:\/\/singlestop.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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