Establishes "SNAP for all," a state-funded program to provide food assistance to New Yorkers excluded from federal SNAP benefits due to immigration.
The bill creates "SNAP for all," a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program for New Yorkers excluded from federal SNAP benefits due to immigration status. Eligibility mirrors federal SNAP criteria regarding income, resources, and household status. Benefits are identical to federal SNAP and are not considered income or resources for any purpose. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will oversee the program, ensuring outreach is culturally competent and provided in multiple languages.
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