Apicha Community Health Center: Stay Healthy with SNAP!

Nutrition Outreach & Education Program

What you need to know:

You and your family can get help with groceries. We can provide FREE help to apply for food assistance or SNAP.

To be eligible for SNAP, you must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident and your household income must fall below the limit:

Annual Gross Income Guidelines:

Household Size

1                  $24,120  (for ages 65+ disabled or pay childcare) $18,096 (for those working)

$15,684 (for low income adults).

2                  $32,484 (for ages 65+ disabled or pay childcare) $24,360 (for those working)

$21,120 (for low income adults).

3                  $40,836 (for ages 65+ disabled or pay childcare) $30,636 (for those working)

$26,556 (for low income adults).

4                  $49,200 (for ages 65+ disabled or pay childcare) $36,900 (for those working)

$31,980 (for low income adults).

What I need to bring:

Copy of the documents to verify your identity:

*Photo identification

*Social Security Card

*Proof of Income

*Proof of Address

*Household/Dependent’s Information

What happens when I apply for SNAP:

1. Application: Fill out and submit the application with your local Nutrition Outreach & Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator, who can help you advocate for you.
2. Phone Interview: Human Resources Administration (HRA) will schedule a phone interview. Please be available or indicate another date.
3. HRA Decision: HRA will let you know if you receive the benefit.

Enroll in SNAP Today:

Enrollment Center Hours:

Monday-Friday

10:30am-4:30pm

If you would like to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions, contact our toll free line: 1-866-APICHA9 or 1-866-274-2429.

APICA Community Health Center:

Who we are:

Apicha Community Health Center provides affordable healthcare. We care about our community and want to help people stay healthy.

Why choose us:

We provide health insurance enrollment through the New York State Marketplace, free HIV testing, sexual health consultants and workshops, case management, primary care, HIV specialty care, trans primary care, sexual health services and mental health services that are sensitive to your unique needs.

Where to find us:

400 Broadway

(Enter at 70 Walker Street)

New York, NY  10013

Subway Access: ACENQRJZ6 to Canal Street

You may qualify if you are:

*A working family

*Disabled

*A senior

*Unemployed

*Homeless

*Single

*A student* (*work rules apply)

SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Prepared by a project of Hunger Solutions New York, USDA/FNS and NYSOTDA

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Disclaimer: this information was taken directly from the APICHA Community Health Center pamphlet. I have never used the service so I have no opinion on it either yes or no to how it works. Please call or email them for more information.