Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

Eligibility

Individuals are eligible with one of the following:
Current SNAP Client: currently get benefits that are less than the monthly maximum, and food loss or damage caused by a natural disaster
Non-SNAP Client: low-income households with food loss or damage caused by a natural disaster OR have had one of the following disaster-related expenses:
* home or business repairs
* temporary shelter expenses
* evacuation or relocation expenses
* home or business protection
* disaster-related personal injury, including funeral expenses
* lost or no access to income due to the disaster, including reduced, terminated, or delayed receipt of income, for a large part of the benefit period

Application Process

Call or visit the local DSS office

Required Documentation

Application required; call for information

Fees

None

Service Area

Albany County

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Business Line

518-447-2546

Website:

https://www.albanycounty.com/departments/social-services

Address:

162 Washington AvenueAlbany NY 12210

Accessibility:

Fully Accessible

Albany County Department Of Social Services