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Nutrition Programs
Information on how to participate in the School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, Women, Infants and Child program, Food Banks in New York State, and New York States Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program.
- myBenefits - An online tool for New York State residents where they can check eligibility for multiple human services benefit programs and apply online for food stamps.
- Food Stamps - The Food Stamp (FS) Program issues monthly benefits redeemable at authorized retail food stores.
- Eat Smart New York - Eat Smart New York facilitates nutrition education with food stamp clients.
- School Breakfast and Lunch Programs - Free or reduced cost meals served in school cafeterias.
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - A special supplemental food program that provides nutritious foods, milk, juice, formula and other items to low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age 5.
- Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) - The Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) provides support to approximately 2,500 emergency food relief organizations such as food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and emergency shelters.
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) - Helping day care programs provide nutritious and safely prepared meals and snacks, through nutrition education and reimbursement.
- Food Banks - Food banks in your area can provide you with a list of programs to access free emergency food.