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EAT SMART NEW YORK-SNAP ED | Offers a community based Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention program focused on healthy lifestyles. This program is offered for free in English and Spanish for all ages. ESNY utilizes a variety of hands-on educational strategies to bring about wellness behavioral changes within the community. All of our programs are interactive, focusing on creating healthy eating and physical activity habits. We also work with agencies to create healthy environments that focus on policy and systems change. Our educators provide programs throughout the community in food pantries, schools partner agencies, farmer's markets, laundromats, corner stores, libraries work sites, etc. Our 4 main areas of focus are "increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, increase physical activity, decrease consumption of sugary beverages, and learn how to budget, plan and save. We welcome agencies to contact us for our comprehensive programs that impact their staff and participants. | Suffolk | EAT SMART NEW YORK-SNAP ED | CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SUFFOLK COUNTY |
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE-OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE | Provides transitional supports, such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, and child support quality basic education, adequate housing, quality health care and quality child care for temporary assistance and low-income working poor families. Makes medical determinations on claims filed for Social Security Disability Insurance(SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income Disability(SSI) Program. Services are provided through local DSS offices. | | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE-OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE-OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE |
NUTRITION OUTREACH EDUCATION PROJECT | Promotes participation in federal nutrition programs, especially the Food Stamps Program and the Summer Food Service Program, through outreach and training. Program staff will prescreen individuals for potential food stamp eligibility and assist with the application process. Staff provides professional training sessions for human service workers on food assistance programs and will assist interested organizations in serving/sponsoring a summer food service site. | Suffolk | NUTRITION OUTREACH EDUCATION PROJECT | CATHOLIC CHARITIES |
SNAP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | Provides free confidential screenings, application assistance and mediation for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Please call for further information. | Suffolk | SNAP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | ISLAND HARVEST |
SNAP EDUCATION AND ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE | Provides education and enrollment assistance related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides nutrition assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. Services include a confidential prescreening, assistance in completing the SNAP application, explanation of benefits and resolving application issues. | Suffolk | SNAP EDUCATION AND ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE | THE HEALTH AND WELFARE COUNCIL OF LONG ISLAND |
SNAP HELP LONG ISLAND | Provides over-the-phone prescreening to Long Island residents and assists in starting the SNAP application process to obtain nutrition assistance. | | SNAP HELP LONG ISLAND | HUNGER SOLUTIONS NEW YORK |
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | Helps low-income households by supplementing their monthly food budget. Households use an electronic benefit card and personal identification number to access their benefits at the supermarket. Call for information and eligibility requirements. | Nassau | SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES |
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)-CORAM CENTER | Accepts applications for public assistance and SNAP benefits. | Suffolk | CORAM CENTER | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES |
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)-RIVERHEAD CENTER | Provides monthly Temporary Assistance (TA) to eligible individuals or families as well as programs for one time emergency needs. The SNAP benefit program (formerly known as Food Stamps)can help low income households purchase food items. | Suffolk | RIVERHEAD CENTER | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES |
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)-SMITHTOWN CENTER | Provides monthly Temporary Assistance to eligible individuals or families as well as programs for one time emergency needs. The SNAP benefit program (formerly known as Food Stamps) can help low income households purchase food items. | Suffolk | SMITHTOWN CENTER | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES |
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)-SOUTH WEST CENTER | Provides temporary financial assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) to help persons with limited income. | Suffolk | SOUTH WEST CENTER | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES |