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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - GCDSS

Resource Name:Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - GCDSS

address

5130 E Main Street Rd, Ste 3, Batavia, NY 14020

Eligibility

Individuals or families who work for low wages, work part-time or are unemployed; receive TANF or Safety Net; are elderly or disabled and have a limited income; or are homeless or in a shelter for domestic violence. For income guidelines, see https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/#eligibility Clients who are disabled, over 60 years of age, or paying for child care may have higher gross income than is specified in the guidelines linked above and still qualify. Service Area: Genesee County.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
(585) 344-2580

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Fraud Investigator

(585) 343-5548

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Fax

(888) 208-4485

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Child Support Enforcement

(585) 344-2580

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Main Phone

(585) 344-2580

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HEAP

(585) 344-2587

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SNAP

Application process

Applications may be submitted by mail, in-person, or online. Call for an appointment. A face-to-face or phone interview with client or client's authorized representative is required. Must complete application and provide proof of income, expenses, identification (birth certificate, driver's license or other proof of identity), social security cards for all eligible household members, including children, proof of residence (rent receipt or lease agreement, or for homeowners, mortgage, taxes, and insurance). If living with another individual or family, or renting a room from someone with whom client does not purchase and prepare, must provide a written statement of expenses from them.

Fees

Free.

Service area

14020, NY 14422, NY 14416, NY 14125, NY 14482, NY 14054, NY 14056, NY 14005, NY 14013, NY 14482, NY 14143, NY 14036, NY 14036, NY 14013, NY 14020, NY 14054, NY 14058, NY 14125, NY 14056, NY 14021, NY 14486, NY 14525, NY 14040, NY 14557, NY
Issues monthly benefits redeemable at authorized retail food stores. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income, assets, and other factors. To help with the transition to self-sufficiency, SNAP may be continued for families leaving Temporary Assistance to move into the workplace. The SNAP income eligibility limits enable families earning up to 130% of the poverty level to qualify for the program and there is no time limit for receipt of benefits for families with children. For eligible households, SNAP benefits begin the day the application is filed with the department.

Last assured

08/14/2025

What's Here

Providing organization

Genesee County - Department of Social Services (GCDSS)