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Attention Unemployed Workers
You and your family may be eligible for one or more Federal Food Programs to help you through the difficult times.
Determine Your Food Stamp Eligibility Online!
Residents of New York State can now complete a preliminary Food Stamp screening tool online. All you have to do is complete a simple, fast, and anonymous online application and you’ll receive immediate feedback concerning your eligibility. You can also print out a Food Stamp application, get relevant contact information, and find out lots more about the Food Stamp Program.
Visit http://www.foodstampshelp.org to learn more.
About Food Stamps
The Food Stamp Program is not welfare! It is a Federal Program to help families and individuals, both working and unemployed to meet their food needs.
Food Stamps can be used at the following places:
- Supermarkets
- Small grocery stores
- Farmers’ market
Eligibility is based on income and resources in certain circumstances.
- Resources may be excluded for certain households.
- You can own a car or a house and still qualify !
- Please check the Income Guidelines specified below to see if you and your family may qualify.
For a confidential prescreening please call the Food Bank of Central New York Nutrition Outreach & Education Program at 437-1899 or 1-800-555-1562.
WIC (Women Infants and Children)
WIC is a federal program that provides food vouchers for pregnant women, breastfeeding women and non-breastfeeding women up to six months after delivery. Infants and children up to 5 years old are also eligible. WIC vouchers are used at participating local food stores for items such as milk, cheese, eggs, juice, cereal, and infant formula. Eligibility is based on income and Nutritional risk. Please check the eligiblitiy guidelines below.
In Onondaga County you can apply for WIC by calling 435-3304.
School Meals
Your school children may be eligible for free or reduced price school lunch and breakfast every school day in all public schools. All Onondaga County public Schools and many parochial school serve both breakfast and lunch. The meals are the same for all children, regardless of payment category.
Eligibility for Federal Food Programs Income Guidelines Based On Monthly Gross Income
| Family Size |
Food Stamps / Free School Meals |
| 1 |
$ 1,174 |
| 2 |
$ 1,579 |
| 3 |
$ 1,984 |
| 4 |
$ 2,389 |
| 5 |
$ 2,794 |
| 6 |
$ 3,200 |
| 7 |
$ 3,605 |
| 8 |
$ 4,010 |
| Each Additional |
+$406 |
* In effect October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010 for Food Stamps
Information provided by:
Food Bank of Central New York
Nutrition Outreach and Education Program
6970 Schuyler Road
East Syracuse New York 13057
For more information please call:
437-1899 or 1-800-444-1562
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