Hot and Prepared Food Waiver Extended Until April 30 for all of NYC, Nassau and Suffolk Counties

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended, until April 30, the ability of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/food stamp recipients to use their benefits to purchase hot and prepared foods from participating vendors.

Sometimes, when storm victims relocate, are living in shelters, have kitchen damage or are without power, it can be difficult to prepare meals. For these reasons, USDA permits this waiver to enable SNAP recipients to access hot, nutritious meals at vendors that already accept EBT cards (typically grocery stores and bodegas). 
 

Click here to download an updated hot and prepared foods outreach flyer.