* Chart information is based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2023. Income Guidelines for Households without Earned Income (no elderly or disabled member) myBenefitsįind out if you may be eligible and apply for SNAP. Net income means gross income minus allowable deductions. Gross income means a household's total, non-excluded income, before any deductions have been made such as taxes or other withholdings. The only way to determine if your household is eligible for SNAP benefits is to apply.A SNAP budget must be calculated for your household in order to determine eligibility and benefit amount.If your household's gross income is below these amounts, it does not ensure that you will be eligible for a benefit.If your income (based on your family size) is less than or equal to the amounts in the charts below, you may be eligible for SNAP benefits. Note: A SNAP budget must be calculated for your household in order to determine SNAP eligibility and benefit amount. * These figures are based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2023. What can I purchase with SNAP? Maximum SNAP Benefit Allowances Household Size If you are eligible, an EBT account is set up for you, and every month your benefits will be deposited right into your account. SNAP benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a bank debit card or credit card. SNAP monthly benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores. SNAP benefits can help you put healthy food on the table. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income and other factors. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. View a list of stores in New York State that participate in USDA's Online Purchasing Pilot Overview Find out how to use SNAP benefits to order nutritious food online

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