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October SNAP benefits were sent as planned. You can use them at any approved store or farmers’ market. Any money you did not spend will stay on your EBT card and carry over into November.
November SNAP benefits are temporarily delayed until federal funding is approved again. Stay informed by checking the NYC ACCESS HRA app or website, myBenefits, or the ebtEDGE app. You must continue completing all required recertifications, even during the federal delay, to remain eligible once benefits resume.
Starting November 1, 2025, some adults receiving SNAP must meet new work rules. These rules apply to Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs). Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are defined as: people ages 18 to 64 who can work, do not live with a child under 14, and do not qualify for an exemption.
To keep your benefits, you must work, volunteer, or train for at least 80 hours each month, or participate in a community service program. You can also stay eligible by doing 20 hours of paid or unpaid work, enrolling in job training, or volunteering. For example, if you receive $300 in benefits and the minimum wage is $16.50, you would need to volunteer about 18 hours a month.
If you need food today, help is available. Call 311 for a list of local food pantries and community kitchens. You can also visit CityHarvest.org or FindHelp.org for food assistance programs.
Download the current food pantry list below for locations, phone numbers, and hours of operation:
As of November 3, 2025, the New York State WIC Program remains unchanged. All eligible families can apply by phone or in person, and participants continue to receive benefits as usual.
To apply or get more information, contact the Urban Health Plan WIC Program:
Telephone: 347-589-4776
Cell: 347-601-7462
Email: [email protected]