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SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - BROOME COUNTY DSS | BROOME COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

501 Reynolds Rd, Johnson City, NY 13790

Eligibility

Households with limited income.

Hours

Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tue 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Wed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Thu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Languages

Interpretation services available

Application process

Applications taken during normal business hours or can apply online on Mybenefits.ny.gov. Applications may be mailed in. Interviews may be over the phone or in person.

Fees

Free

Service area

Broome County, New York
If eligible, the SNAP benefit is made available on a card that can be scanned at grocery stores to be used as money to purchase food. Expedited service is available to very low-income families and individuals.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child under 14 years old in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month).

Last assured

05/20/2026

Providing organization

BROOME COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Assists to promote sufficiency and assure the protection of vulnerable individuals through an organization which values the needs of our customers, contributions of our staff and participation of our community.