Food Stamps

You may be eligible for Food Stamps if:

How to apply:

You must fill out an application. This is an important step because your Food Stamp benefit is computed from the day you file your Food Stamp application.

How long will it take to receive this benefit:

It may take up to 30 days. It is possible to get your Food Stamps within 5 business days. This is called Expedited Food Stamps. You do not need to be out of food to apply for expedited food stamps. You may be eligible for expedited food stamps if you are eligible for food stamps and one or more of the following apply:

How are my benefits supplied:

The Food Stamp program has taken a giant step forward in making the use of Food Stamps more convenient for our clients. If you qualify, you will be given a Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. The use of this card is very similar to a regular debit card from your local bank. The new system provides the client with a card that contains dual properties, both ease of use and anonymity, that the old system could not supply.

If you qualify for Food Stamps , we may require you to see our New York Works councilors at Clinton County Employment and Training Administration (CCETA) . The caring and helpful staff of CCETA interview prospective clients and places them in a Job Readiness program that requires the client to be present for a total of 21 hours a week, with a 4 to 6 week window for training. Training will include an orientation where clients are informed of the realities of present day job markets, expectations and guidelines that are necessary to gain and retain employment. If the client has reliable childcare and transportation arranged then employment issues are addressed such as:

If at the time of orientation areas of support needs have been identified that will sustain employment than Support Services  are activated to insure temporary help. These may include: