{"id":50,"date":"2021-11-29T17:45:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T17:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/dss\/snap\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T13:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T17:12:53","slug":"snap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/dss\/snap\/","title":{"rendered":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e{position:relative;}.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column50_1ccabf-2e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_d98911-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_d98911-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_d98911-bc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_d98911-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_d98911-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_d98911-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading50_d98911-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_d98911-bc\"><strong>SNAP<\/strong>&nbsp;is a federally funded program whose purpose is to reduce hunger and malnutrition among the members of low-income households. Whether or not you are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits is based on your household size, income, assets, and several other factors. These factors are used to figure out how much in benefits, if any, you will receive.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_b9eb53-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_b9eb53-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_b9eb53-6e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_b9eb53-6e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_b9eb53-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_b9eb53-6e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading50_b9eb53-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_b9eb53-6e\">The goal of the program is to provide a higher level of nutrition to income eligible individuals and families by helping them buy healthy food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 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#f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id50_1a1cf5-ed .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id50_1a1cf5-ed .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id50_1a1cf5-ed .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id50_1a1cf5-ed .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id50_1a1cf5-ed kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane50_9540e3-3a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_thumbsUp kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14 9V5a3 3 0 0 0-3-3l-4 9v11h11.28a2 2 0 0 0 2-1.7l1.38-9a2 2 0 0 0-2-2.3zM7 22H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-7a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who Is Eligible <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The only way to really know if you are eligible is to file an application.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits is based on a number of factors established by the federal government. These include both earned and unearned income, resources like bank accounts, investments, cash, and in certain circumstances, cars and properties that are available to the household. However, some types of income and some types of resources are not counted when determining eligibility.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulations require certain household members to apply together. That includes spouses who live together, children under 22 living with their parent(s) and minors less than 18 living with an adult who provides parental control. Also, non-related members of a household who buy and prepare the majority of their meals together must all apply together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your household has little or no money and needs help right away, you may qualify for \u201cexpedited\u201d Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits. If you do, you will receive your initial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefit within five days. However, you will still have to complete the regular eligibility process and supply all the required documentation at a later date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SNAP APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/link\/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:3836a4cc-39cd-36b9-b75a-257df27bab43#pageNum=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/link\/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:169bc6c3-fdd2-3da8-a6a1-6289ff3cc84a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane50_a35585-3e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_question-circle kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.997-111.043 248-248 248S8 392.997 8 256C8 119.083 119.043 8 256 8s248 111.083 248 248zM262.655 90c-54.497 0-89.255 22.957-116.549 63.758-3.536 5.286-2.353 12.415 2.715 16.258l34.699 26.31c5.205 3.947 12.621 3.008 16.665-2.122 17.864-22.658 30.113-35.797 57.303-35.797 20.429 0 45.698 13.148 45.698 32.958 0 14.976-12.363 22.667-32.534 33.976C247.128 238.528 216 254.941 216 296v4c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h56c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12v-1.333c0-28.462 83.186-29.647 83.186-106.667 0-58.002-60.165-102-116.531-102zM256 338c-25.365 0-46 20.635-46 46 0 25.364 20.635 46 46 46s46-20.636 46-46c0-25.365-20.635-46-46-46z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What to Expect <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If you do qualify, you will receive your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits no later than 30 days from the date the office got your application. Your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits will be issued electronically at a participating grocery store.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/otda.ny.gov\/workingfamilies\/ebt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(EBT Page)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-50_ac4ed2-1c .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-50_ac4ed2-1c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#e36727;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-50_ac4ed2-1c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column50_536cfe-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column50_536cfe-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column50_536cfe-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column50_536cfe-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column50_536cfe-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column50_536cfe-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column50_536cfe-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column50_536cfe-96{position:relative;}.kadence-column50_536cfe-96, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column50_536cfe-96:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column50_536cfe-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column50_536cfe-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column50_536cfe-96\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_32836e-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_32836e-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_32836e-c3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_32836e-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_32836e-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_32836e-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading50_32836e-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_32836e-c3\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>You\u2019re an ABAWD\u2026 Now What?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_c76439-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_c76439-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_c76439-bb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_c76439-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading50_c76439-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_c76439-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading50_c76439-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading50_c76439-bb\">If you receive SNAP and you\u2019re an ABAWD (Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents), there are rules you must follow to keep your benefits. These resources explain what that means and what you need to do next.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id50_e596aa-53 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id50_e596aa-53 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id50_e596aa-53 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid 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#f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id50_e596aa-53 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id50_e596aa-53 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id50_e596aa-53 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id50_e596aa-53 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id50_e596aa-53 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane50_7eb8ff-a7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_clipboard kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M16 4h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H6a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h2\"\/><rect x=\"8\" y=\"2\" width=\"8\" height=\"4\" rx=\"1\" ry=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Helpful Guides <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/dss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/12\/Pub-5012-Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Three-Ways-to-Meet-the-ABAWD-Work-Rules.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keep Your SNAP Benefits: Three Ways to Meet the ABAWD Work Rules<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/dss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/12\/Pub-5026-Helping-ABAWDs-Can-Help-Your-Community-Organization.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helping ABAWDs Can Help Your Community Organization<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/dss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/12\/Youre-an-ADAWD-Now-What.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You\u2019re an ABAWD. Now What? (Next Steps &amp; Requirements)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-50_bc5cbe-7e .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-50_bc5cbe-7e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#e36727;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-50_bc5cbe-7e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column50_adee73-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column50_adee73-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column50_adee73-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column50_adee73-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 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body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id50_a50fe3-84 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id50_a50fe3-84 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id50_a50fe3-84 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id50_a50fe3-84 kt-accordion-has-9-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane50_86e458-13\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_dollarSign kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"23\"\/><path d=\"M17 5H9.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 7h5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 0 7H6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Avoid Interruptions <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/otda.ny.gov\/programs\/snap\/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits.pdf\">Click Here <\/a>to learn simple ways to keep your SNAP benefits active and avoid interruptions in your food assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane50_8e1523-c9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fa_app-store-ios kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M400 32H48C21.5 32 0 53.5 0 80v352c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V80c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zM127 384.5c-5.5 9.6-17.8 12.8-27.3 7.3-9.6-5.5-12.8-17.8-7.3-27.3l14.3-24.7c16.1-4.9 29.3-1.1 39.6 11.4L127 384.5zm138.9-53.9H84c-11 0-20-9-20-20s9-20 20-20h51l65.4-113.2-20.5-35.4c-5.5-9.6-2.2-21.8 7.3-27.3 9.6-5.5 21.8-2.2 27.3 7.3l8.9 15.4 8.9-15.4c5.5-9.6 17.8-12.8 27.3-7.3 9.6 5.5 12.8 17.8 7.3 27.3l-85.8 148.6h62.1c20.2 0 31.5 23.7 22.7 40zm98.1 0h-29l19.6 33.9c5.5 9.6 2.2 21.8-7.3 27.3-9.6 5.5-21.8 2.2-27.3-7.3-32.9-56.9-57.5-99.7-74-128.1-16.7-29-4.8-58 7.1-67.8 13.1 22.7 32.7 56.7 58.9 102h52c11 0 20 9 20 20 0 11.1-9 20-20 20z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">EBTedge App<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Protect your benefits from theft by freezing your card! SNAP and Public Assistance recipients can quickly and easily freeze their EBT card using the ebtEDGE mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ebtedge\/id1398046228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Download<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.fis.ebtedge&amp;hl=en-US&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Download <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane50_99c404-58\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" aria-label=\"fax icon\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_print kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 0v2h4v-2h-4zm-1.91 3c-.06 0-.09.04-.09.09v2.81c0 .05.04.09.09.09h.91v-2h6v2h.91c.05 0 .09-.04.09-.09v-2.81c0-.06-.04-.09-.09-.09h-7.81zm1.91 2v3h4v-3h-4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Faxing a Document? <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>SNAP Undercare: <\/strong>(315) 435-2929<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane50_03bb3b-b7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_store kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 616 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M602 118.6L537.1 15C531.3 5.7 521 0 510 0H106C95 0 84.7 5.7 78.9 15L14 118.6c-33.5 53.5-3.8 127.9 58.8 136.4 4.5.6 9.1.9 13.7.9 29.6 0 55.8-13 73.8-33.1 18 20.1 44.3 33.1 73.8 33.1 29.6 0 55.8-13 73.8-33.1 18 20.1 44.3 33.1 73.8 33.1 29.6 0 55.8-13 73.8-33.1 18.1 20.1 44.3 33.1 73.8 33.1 4.7 0 9.2-.3 13.7-.9 62.8-8.4 92.6-82.8 59-136.4zM529.5 288c-10 0-19.9-1.5-29.5-3.8V384H116v-99.8c-9.6 2.2-19.5 3.8-29.5 3.8-6 0-12.1-.4-18-1.2-5.6-.8-11.1-2.1-16.4-3.6V480c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h448c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V283.2c-5.4 1.6-10.8 2.9-16.4 3.6-6.1.8-12.1 1.2-18.2 1.2z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Find a Local Food Pantry<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If you or someone you know needs help accessing food, there are many local food pantries across Onondaga County ready to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the link below to find locations, hours, and eligibility details for food pantries near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/dss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/11\/Community-Food-Connections-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Explore Food Help Near You<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane50_aac6c7-fd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_user-secret kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M383.9 308.3l23.9-62.6c4-10.5-3.7-21.7-15-21.7h-58.5c11-18.9 17.8-40.6 17.8-64v-.3c39.2-7.8 64-19.1 64-31.7 0-13.3-27.3-25.1-70.1-33-9.2-32.8-27-65.8-40.6-82.8-9.5-11.9-25.9-15.6-39.5-8.8l-27.6 13.8c-9 4.5-19.6 4.5-28.6 0L182.1 3.4c-13.6-6.8-30-3.1-39.5 8.8-13.5 17-31.4 50-40.6 82.8-42.7 7.9-70 19.7-70 33 0 12.6 24.8 23.9 64 31.7v.3c0 23.4 6.8 45.1 17.8 64H56.3c-11.5 0-19.2 11.7-14.7 22.3l25.8 60.2C27.3 329.8 0 372.7 0 422.4v44.8C0 491.9 20.1 512 44.8 512h358.4c24.7 0 44.8-20.1 44.8-44.8v-44.8c0-48.4-25.8-90.4-64.1-114.1zM176 480l-41.6-192 49.6 32 24 40-32 120zm96 0l-32-120 24-40 49.6-32L272 480zm41.7-298.5c-3.9 11.9-7 24.6-16.5 33.4-10.1 9.3-48 22.4-64-25-2.8-8.4-15.4-8.4-18.3 0-17 50.2-56 32.4-64 25-9.5-8.8-12.7-21.5-16.5-33.4-.8-2.5-6.3-5.7-6.3-5.8v-10.8c28.3 3.6 61 5.8 96 5.8s67.7-2.1 96-5.8v10.8c-.1.1-5.6 3.2-6.4 5.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Fraud Alert<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Never share personal information with individuals or organizations that you do not know. Personal information includes your social security number, bank information, or SNAP electronic benefits transfer card or PIN number.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If SNAP participants are unsure if a request for information is legitimate, USDA advises they contact their local SNAP office.\u202f&nbsp;If they do not know their local SNAP office, participants should contact their state agency. State contact information is available at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MTAuMjY5MTUxMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mbnMudXNkYS5nb3Yvc25hcC9zdGF0ZS1kaXJlY3RvcnkifQ.UpgTOByEgRWcrbjVOaTF6PhG56VxNGVV-qssY4CpLY4\/s\/227171539\/br\/83848716370-l__;!!EOXCwN8!XuMNP3XYsV2WpuJmCYG4yTw8jAszSOYsR8zveeoc9VTOoPzJYYe-TDweNKKaHlY$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/state-directory<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To stay on top of potential scams, please visit USDA\u2019s SNAP scam alert webpage at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MTAuMjY5MTUxMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mbnMudXNkYS5nb3Yvc25hcC9zY2FtLWFsZXJ0cyJ9.xZvPvADEydcjMCQeYf4uxVUfIOxnsXcW4fmBpzXVnvM\/s\/227171539\/br\/83848716370-l__;!!EOXCwN8!XuMNP3XYsV2WpuJmCYG4yTw8jAszSOYsR8zveeoc9VTOoPzJYYe-TDweRDl6cvw$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/scam-alerts<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you believe you are the victim of identity theft, contact your local police department regarding procedures for filing a report.\u202f&nbsp;You may also file a consumer complaint online with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MTAuMjY5MTUxMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mdGMuZ292LyJ9.LypKrl0gs8Eig1nUQUaADXw3rqMnxoW466IZOWoIyas\/s\/227171539\/br\/83848716370-l__;!!EOXCwN8!XuMNP3XYsV2WpuJmCYG4yTw8jAszSOYsR8zveeoc9VTOoPzJYYe-TDwe4xn0IQE$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ftc.gov<\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;FTC is the federal agency responsible for protecting consumers from identity theft scams.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane50_635b2b-bc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_utensils kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 416 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M207.9 15.2c.8 4.7 16.1 94.5 16.1 128.8 0 52.3-27.8 89.6-68.9 104.6L168 486.7c.7 13.7-10.2 25.3-24 25.3H80c-13.7 0-24.7-11.5-24-25.3l12.9-238.1C27.7 233.6 0 196.2 0 144 0 109.6 15.3 19.9 16.1 15.2 19.3-5.1 61.4-5.4 64 16.3v141.2c1.3 3.4 15.1 3.2 16 0 1.4-25.3 7.9-139.2 8-141.8 3.3-20.8 44.7-20.8 47.9 0 .2 2.7 6.6 116.5 8 141.8.9 3.2 14.8 3.4 16 0V16.3c2.6-21.6 44.8-21.4 48-1.1zm119.2 285.7l-15 185.1c-1.2 14 9.9 26 23.9 26h56c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V24c0-13.2-10.7-24-24-24-82.5 0-221.4 178.5-64.9 300.9z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>USDA\u2019s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MTAuMjY5MTUxMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mbnMudXNkYS5nb3YvcHJvZ3JhbXMifQ.dHeJYR_CY4zW2YomTP69lUHJTROaXAp33ucUVYAzbjE\/s\/227171539\/br\/83848716370-l__;!!EOXCwN8!XuMNP3XYsV2WpuJmCYG4yTw8jAszSOYsR8zveeoc9VTOoPzJYYe-TDwephpM12k$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 nutrition assistance programs<\/a>&nbsp;that leverage American\u2019s agricultural abundance to ensure children and low-income individuals and families have nutritious food to eat. FNS also co-develops the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MTAuMjY5MTUxMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmRpZXRhcnlndWlkZWxpbmVzLmdvdi8ifQ.UycEbw3ZjvO7BN5KgUmCCgH5a5-S54Qb69C4_rJmTzk\/s\/227171539\/br\/83848716370-l__;!!EOXCwN8!XuMNP3XYsV2WpuJmCYG4yTw8jAszSOYsR8zveeoc9VTOoPzJYYe-TDwevFM5wZ8$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dietary Guidelines for Americans<\/a>, which provide science-based nutrition recommendations and serve as the cornerstone of federal nutrition policy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane50_7e7c24-7c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_apple-alt kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M351.18 129.15c-35.53-6.25-98.06 14.36-127.18 30.81-29.12-16.45-91.66-37.07-127.19-30.81-81.24 14.3-107.42 124.49-93.09 205.6C18.05 415.86 65.02 512 160.41 512c12.06 0 24.12-4.61 34.44-10.34 18.08-10.03 40.23-10.03 58.31 0 10.32 5.73 22.38 10.34 34.43 10.34 95.39 0 142.36-96.14 156.68-177.25 14.33-81.11-11.83-191.3-93.09-205.6zm-55.55-41.53C326.19 57.06 319.35.65 319.35.65s-56.41-6.85-86.97 23.72c-30.57 30.57-23.72 86.97-23.72 86.97s56.4 6.85 86.97-23.72z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are a senior who lives in New York State, aged 60 years or older, and low-income, you may be eligible to receive Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) checks. Eligible seniors receive a booklet with $4.00 Senior FMNP checks that can only be used to purchase local, fresh, unprocessed vegetables and fruits at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Seniors must contact their local county Office for the Aging for more information about where to receive Senior FMNP checks. The program starts July 1 and checks are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you reside Upstate or Outside NYC, contact your County Office for the Aging\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Assistance: (800) 342-9871<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aging.ny.gov\/NYSOFA\/LocalOffices.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.aging.ny.gov\/NYSOFA\/LocalOffices.cfm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To be eligible you must be 60 years of age or older, and meet income guidelines (which change annually.) One coupon booklet per year per household is allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane50_f29017-00\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_alertTriangle kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M10.29 3.86L1.82 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.71 3h16.94a2 2 0 0 0 1.71-3L13.71 3.86a2 2 0 0 0-3.42 0z\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"13\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"17\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Resource Limits <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Effective 1\/1\/2008 there is NO resource limit for individuals below 200% poverty unless a member of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance household is sanctioned or disqualified.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane50_c28d3c-13\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cast kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 16.1A5 5 0 0 1 5.9 20M2 12.05A9 9 0 0 1 9.95 20M2 8V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h16a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-6\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"2\" y2=\"20\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Save on Phone or Internet Service<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>You may qualify for a monthly discount on phone or internet service through the Lifeline Program if you receive benefits like SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI, or meet income guidelines. Eligible households can receive up to $9.25 per month. To check your <strong>eligibility and submit an application<\/strong>, visit the Universal Service Administrative Company website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usac.org\/lifeline\/\">https:\/\/www.usac.org\/lifeline\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/dss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/05\/SNAP-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-657\" style=\"width:380px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SNAP&nbsp;is a federally funded program whose purpose is to reduce hunger and malnutrition among the members of low-income households. 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