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FoodChange can help you find out if you are eligible for food stamps on a card. This is a free card that can help you get hundreds of dollars every month to buy groceries.
Call 212-894-8060 Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm to speak with one of our Food Stamp Specialists.
Below are some basic eligibility guidelines. For additional information and to find food stamp office locations in New York City, please call 311.
Note: Guidelines for households that have an elderly and/or disabled member differ from the chart below. Please call 311 for more information.
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Maximum Income Eligibility Guide
(Effective October 1, 2007– Sept. 30, 2008) |
| Household Size |
Gross Monthly Income (130 percent of poverty) |
Net Monthly Income
(100 percent of poverty)
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| 1 |
$1,107 |
$851 |
| 2 |
$1,484 |
$1,141 |
| 3 |
$1,861 |
$1,431 |
| 4 |
$2,238 |
$1,721 |
| 5 |
$2,615 |
$2,011 |
| 6 |
$2,992 |
$2,301 |
| 7 |
$3,369 |
$2,591 |
| 8 |
$3,746 |
$2,881 |
| Each additional member |
+$377 |
+$290 |
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Maximum Allotment per Month
Depending on Income and Expenses
(Effective October 1, 2007 - Sept. 30, 2008) |
| Household Size |
Maximum Allotment |
| 1 |
$162 |
| 2 |
$298 |
| 3 |
$426 |
| 4 |
$542 |
| 5 |
$643 |
| 6 |
$772 |
| 7 |
$853 |
| 8 |
$975 |
| Each additional member |
$122 |
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Quick facts about the Food Card:
- The average benefit is $210 per household per month depending on income and family situation.
- You may apply at any New York City Food Stamp Program office – some offices have weekend hours. Call 1-866-FOOD NYC (1-866-366-3692) for details.
- You may be eligible even if you own a home or a car.
- You may apply even if you have no income.
- You do not have to be on public assistance to qualify but if you receive public assistance now without food stamps, you may be eligible. Contact your worker.
- If you reside with your parent(s), are at least 22 years of age, and purchase and prepare your own food, you may be eligible for your own Food Card.
- Working families and individuals may be eligible for the food stamps.
- Even if you are currently unemployed, you should apply.
- Now more immigrants are eligible for food stamps and can apply without fear. The following are examples of just a few of the immigrants who may be eligible:
- Legal Permanent Residents (LPR): Children under18 years old and adults with five years LPR status
- Individuals receiving disability benefits
- Refugees and asylum grantees
- Adults unable to document their legal status may apply on behalf of their qualified children
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