General information, guidance, and immediate direction regarding COVID-19 for OTDA supportive housing providers and local social services districts.
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Download the app to get COVID-19 exposure alerts.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues monthly benefits that can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores. SNAP benefits help low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families.
01/15/21 – New York State Announces Six-month Increase in Food Benefits for New Yorkers
Learn more about OTDA through its press releases, publications and public meetings.
Information is available on how to place a FOIL request, report welfare fraud, and how to contact your local department of social services.