myBenefits (SNAP, HEAP, Public Assistance)
NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Online portal to apply for SNAP food benefits, HEAP heating help, and cash assistance, and to screen for Medicaid and other programs. Households with little or no money may qualify for expedited SNAP within seven days; call the Temporary Assistance Hotline to find your local office.
Who it's for
Income-based; refugees, asylees, and certain other non-citizens may qualify; NYC residents apply at access.nyc.gov
How to get in
Apply online at myBenefits.ny.gov or in person, by mail, or fax at your county Department of Social Services
What to bring
Only name, address, and signature are needed to file; a caseworker will tell you what to verify at the interview
Services
Benefits & cashFood