Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP is a program that helps low-income working people, senior citizens, and others put healthy, nutritious food on the table and feed their families. SNAP monthly benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income, and other factors. Additional requirements may be in place for certain groups of people, such as college students.
The Seawolves Pantry offers our SNAP referral consultations to assist Stony Brook University community members in determining their eligibility for SNAP and other support services and programs.
Interested in learning more about SNAP? To determine your eligibility for the program and other services, please complete our SNAP Referral Form.
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Not sure what types of assistance programs you may be eligible for? New York State offers a prescreening tool which provides a quick and easy way for people who live in New York State to find out if they might be able to receive:
- Help with buying food
- Public Assistance (PA)
- Special tax credits
- Home Energy Assistance
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Various Health Insurance programs for individuals, families, children, and sole proprietors
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Uninsured Care Program
Please keep in mind that this website is just a test to see if you might be able to receive benefits. The test results are based on the information that you provide. If the information you provide is not complete or is incorrect, the test results listed may not be accurate. You will need to apply for these programs to get a final decision about benefits.
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