Friday, September 23, 2011

DISASTER FOOD STAMP PROGRAM AVAILABLE IN COUNTIES HIT BY HURRICANE IRENE AND TROPICAL STORM LEE

There is a Disaster Food Stamp Program (DFSP) designated for the following counties:

Albany, Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Montgomery, Orange, Otsego, Schenectady, Schoharie, Tioga, Ulster, and Westchester.

Households needing help with food should apply for disaster food stamps at either their local disaster assistance service center or local food stamp office.

Applications deadlines for this program depend on the county and the program is available for a limited time. Households are encouraged to apply for disaster food stamp benefits as soon as possible.

Click here for more information and to download a detailed flyer with basic program guidelines.

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