Hot and prepared food waiver extended for SNAP recipients impacted by Sandy

All of New York City, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Westchester Counties:
Hot and Prepared Food Waiver Extended Until December 31

For The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended until December 31, 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.