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New to SNAP: Apply for nutrition assistance
Eat Easy can't assist with signing up for SNAP benefits, but here are two groups who can.
Visit the New York Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA) to find out how to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). You can also find places for help applying or access emergency resources.
Visit OTDA and apply for SNAP
The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) also offers free, confidential help applying for SNAP. They can see if you may be eligible, help you gather documents, and complete your SNAP application. You'll also get information on other programs that may help stretch your food budget.
Visit NOEP and apply for SNAP
Tips and recipes
Learn more ways to save time, save money and eat healthy at the SNAP-Ed NY website.
Visit SNAP-Ed NY
Browse affordable recipes packed with flavor and nutrition from SNAP-Ed NY.
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See more recipes and great tips from SNAP-Ed NY on YouTube!
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Check your SNAP benefits
Visit the New York myBenefits site to create an account where you can check your balance and access other resources.
Go to myBenefits
Double your SNAP Benefits: Shop Local
SNAP incentives like FreshConnect, Double Up Food Bucks, and NYC Farmers’ Market Health Bucks encourage people with SNAP benefits to shop local and fresh by matching SNAP funds (see program details for match amount).
FreshConnect
Double your SNAP benefits for any SNAP-eligible products at participating farmers’ markets. Just visit the market information booth, swipe your card, and receive $2 coupons for every $2 you plan to spend. THINGS TO KNOW: $50 match limit in coupons per market day. Coupons expire at the end of the year. We recommend using your coupons before your tokens, as they do not expire.
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Double Up Food Bucks
Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) is another way to double your SNAP benefits on produce at participating farmers’ markets. For every $2 you plan to spend at the market you’ll receive $2 in DUFB. THINGS TO KNOW: $50 match limit per market day. DUFB benefits are distributed in metal coins or a loyalty card rather than coupons. DUFB can only be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables.
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NYC Farmers’ Market Health Bucks
NYC Health Bucks can be used at participating farmers’ markets in New York City. Swipe your EBT card at the market, and receive $2 in Health Bucks for every $2 of SNAP. THINGS TO KNOW: Incentives are limited to $10 per day. Only fresh fruits and vegetables are eligible.
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Find SNAP authorized farmers’ markets and farmers in New York here