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Rensselaer County DSS Details Page

Rensselaer County DSS
127 Bloomingrove Drive
Troy, NY - 12180
(518) 833-6000

Rensselaer 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.

Eligibility:

  • Based on household size, income and other factors.

As part of the eligibility process you need to provide proof of the following:   

  • Identification/Citizenship or Alien Status   
  • Income for all individuals who live in the household (This includes income from wages and unearned income sources such as unemployment benefits, child support, social security benefits, etc.)   
  • Address and shelter expenses (Proof of how much rent/mortgage is paid, property and school taxes, home owners insurance, etc.)   
  • Heating Costs (Proof of what type of fuel is used to heat the home)   
  • Student Status ( Required for students age 16 and older)   
  • Dependent Care Expenses (Proof of how is paid for day care)  

Benefits:

  • SNAP benefits can help put nutritious food on the table.
  • SNAP monthly benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores.
  • SNAP benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a bank debit card or credit card.

If you are eligible, an EBT account is set up, and every month the benefits will be deposited right into the account.


Office Hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

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User questions and answers

Help our users find out more about Rensselaer County DSS.

How long does it take for my application to get approved?

60 days at least

Wednesday, March 2, 2022


What are the types of assistance I can apply for in this office?

Snap temp assist

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Food stamps

Monday, November 15, 2021

Food stamps

Tuesday, September 28, 2021


Do I need to make an appointment or can I just come in?

Appointment

Tuesday, September 28, 2021


What type of documentation do I need to apply for food stamps?





Comments

  1. 2022-05-27 10:54:28

    I would like to renew my snap benefits.

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