SNAP – Nassau Suffolk Law Services

September 29, 2023

Published by NSLS at September 29, 2023

SNAP Benefits Effective October 1, 2023

The New Standard Utility Allowances for SNAP Benefits are out. The new amounts decreased this year. The standard allowance for: heating/cooling has been adjusted from $932 to $923. Electricity […]

September 19, 2023

Published by NSLS at September 19, 2023

Stolen Benefits Replacement Update!

Last year, there was a nationwide rise in the prevalence of scam-related benefit theft which targeted SNAP (food stamps) and TA (temporary assistance cash benefits) households. […]

January 3, 2023

Published by NSLS at January 3, 2023

2023 Update on SNAP “skimming” scams!

Do you have a client who had their SNAP or cash benefits stolen due to a “skimming” scam? Fraudsters “skim” credit and debit card information by secretly […]

January 16, 2019

Published by at January 16, 2019

Most New Yorkers Receiving SNAP Will Get Full February Benefits by January 17 due to ongoing federal government shutdown.

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, current SNAP/Food Stamps recipients may receive their February benefits by Thursday, January 17. It’s important for recipients to budget […]