Yes, you may be able to get your Food Stamp Benefits within five days. This is called Expedited Processing. 

You may be able to get Expedited Processing if:

• you are eligible for food stamp benefits, and
• your household has less than $100 in cash or other available resources and will have less than $150 in gross income during the month that you apply, or
• your combined income and available resources in the month of application are less than the sum of your rent or mortgage plus heat, utilities and phone, or
• at least one person in the household is a destitute migrant or seasonal farm worker and his/her cash and bank accounts are not more than $100.

If you meet the criteria for Expedited Processing you will be scheduled for an interview within two days. This appointment is to see if you are eligible for Expedited Food Stamps.

NOTE: You do not need to be out of food to get Expedited Processing for Food Stamp Benefits. 

Find answers to your Food Stamp questions and information on how to apply.

You may also obtain a Food Stamp Program application from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's web site. 

For more information about Expedited Food Stamps, or other assistance, call the HRA Infoline at (718)-557-1399.

You or other employable household members may be required to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program. Job searches will be stressed and training may be made available.

Food Stamp Centers

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