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New York City Income Support - Rockaway Queens SNAP Office Details Page

New York City Income Support - Rockaway Queens SNAP Office
219 Beach 59th Street
Rockaway, NY - 11692
(718) 637-2750
Fax Number: (917) 639-2523

New York City Income Support - Rockaway Queens SNAP Office 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:

  • 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.


Office Hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

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Comments

  1. 2021-08-02 16:09:29

    Hi. I applied and submit application for food stamps. Nobody gave me a my case #, it was told me they called asap.Please let me know how long does it take for my appl. to get approved?

  2. 2022-09-01 10:32:13

    I just did a recertification for my snap and public assistance, now when I wake up this morning to check my balance my public assistance is there, but there is no balance for my snap benefits.

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