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Putnam County DSS
110 Old Route 6
Carmel, NY - 10512
(845) 808-1500

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    • Putnam County DSS Details

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, is a federally funded program that assists low-income households purchase nutritious food at authorized grocery stores and other retailers. Individuals must apply for this program and provide all the required documentation.  If approved, recipients receive an electronic benefit card (EBT), which is similar to a debit card. The SNAP benefit is provided monthly directly into the EBT card. Amount of SNAP benefit is based on household size, income and other factors.


    Social Services Hours of Operation:

    Winter Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Summer Hours (mid June to mid September): Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 

    Please Note:

    SNAP interviews, when required, are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.


    Eligibility:

    • Social security numbers
    • Proof of residence 
    • Proof of alien status 
    • Proof of earned Income and unearned Income 
    • Proof of child care expenses if applicable
    • Proof of medical expenses if applicable 
    • Additional documentation pertinent to program guidelines might be requested


    Eligible Purchases:

    • Breads and cereals
    • Fruits and vegetables
    • Meats, fish and poultry
    • Dairy products
    • Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat


    Ineligible Purchases (SNAP benefits cannot be used for):

    • Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes or tobacco
    • Any nonfood items, such as: pet foods, soaps, paper products, household supplies, vitamins and medicines
    • Food that will be eaten in the store
    • Prepared or hot foods


    Contact the office for additional information.



    Mission Statement The mission of the Putnam County Department of Social Services is to provide for financial and Social Services to eligible residents of Putnam County in accordance with applicable Federal State and County Laws, toward enhancing family functioning, reducing dependency, preventing deterioration and maintaining adults and children in the community where possible. This should be accomplished responsively in a compassionate and helpful manner, within reasonable time periods, in a dignified and pleasant environment, and responsibly with the utmost efficiency and cost effectiveness, with full appropriate accountability to the agency’s clients, the County administration, appropriate State and Federal agencies and the public at large.

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    5 Days

    Monday, August 7, 2023


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