NYC Food Stamps 2025
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New York City's Human Resources Administration (HRA) serves over 1.6 million SNAP participants across all 5 boroughs. NYC has unique programs and expanded eligibility compared to other areas.
Special NYC Features:
- • ACCESS HRA online portal for all benefits
- • HRA4U mobile app for case management
- • Same-day emergency SNAP processing
- • 150+ HRA locations across 5 boroughs
- • Multilingual support (12+ languages)
- • No asset limit under Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility
- • Restaurant Meals Program for elderly/disabled/homeless
- • Integration with NYC Fair Fares program
Contact Information
Online Resources:
- 🌐 ACCESS HRA Portal
- 📱 HRA4U Mobile App (iOS/Android)
- 📋 NYC.gov SNAP Information
Hours of Operation:
- • Phone: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST
- • Online: 24/7 application and case management
- • HRA offices: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- • Saturday service at select locations
HRA SNAP Centers by Borough
Find your local Human Resources Administration office for SNAP services
Manhattan
Waverly SNAP Center
📞 (718) 691-9700
📍 12 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10003
🚇 4/5/6 to 14th St-Union Sq
East End SNAP Center
📞 (718) 691-9700
📍 2322 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10035
🚇 6 to 125th St
Brooklyn
Flatbush SNAP Center
📞 (718) 691-9700
📍 1420 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210
🚇 B/Q to Flatbush Ave-Brooklyn College
Fort Greene SNAP Center
📞 (718) 691-9700
📍 295 Flatbush Ave Extension, Brooklyn, NY 11201
🚇 B/D/N/Q/R to DeKalb Ave
Queens
Jamaica SNAP Center
📞 (718) 691-9700
📍 147-17 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435
🚇 E/J/Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
Flushing SNAP Center
📞 (718) 691-9700
📍 42-16 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
🚇 7 to Flushing-Main St
Bronx
Concourse Plaza SNAP Center
📞 (718) 691-9700
📍 198 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451
🚇 4/5/6 to 161st St-Yankee Stadium
Staten Island
St. George SNAP Center
📞 (718) 691-9700
📍 95 Central Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301
🚢 Staten Island Ferry to St. George
NYC Note: All HRA SNAP Centers offer walk-in service, but appointments are recommended. Use ACCESS HRA online to schedule appointments and reduce wait times.
NYC Food Stamps FAQ
How is NYC SNAP different from New York State?
NYC is administered by the Human Resources Administration (HRA) with additional local programs like Fair Fares integration and expanded multilingual services across all 5 boroughs.
Can I apply for SNAP at any HRA office in NYC?
Yes, you can apply at any HRA SNAP Center regardless of which borough you live in. However, your case will be transferred to the office serving your residence area.
Does NYC have Restaurant Meals Program?
Yes, NYC participates in the Restaurant Meals Program allowing elderly (60+), disabled, and homeless SNAP recipients to purchase prepared meals at authorized restaurants throughout the city.
How does NYC Fair Fares work with SNAP?
SNAP recipients in NYC may qualify for Fair Fares, providing half-price MetroCards for public transportation. You can apply for both programs through ACCESS HRA.
What languages are available at NYC HRA offices?
HRA provides services in 12+ languages including Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), Arabic, Russian, Haitian Creole, Korean, French, and others with free interpretation services.
Apply for SNAP Benefits in NYC
Use ACCESS HRA to apply online 24/7 or visit any HRA SNAP Center across the 5 boroughs.