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Public Assistance Resources

WIC

The WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) program provides nutritious foods that may be especially helpful for families during these difficult economic times. Click
Click HERE for information and eligibility requirements.
SNAP
Schools providing universal meals are required to promote SNAP to families.
SNAP helps children and families
Many families struggle to afford enough food, and hunger is a persistent reality for kids. SNAP provides monthly benefits that eligible families can use to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and at some online retailers.
As trusted messengers, schools and community partners are strategically positioned to share information about SNAP with families and caregivers. Everyone benefits when eligible families participate in SNAP: Kids get the nutrition they need, schools can leverage more funding, and local economies grow stronger.
Connect families to SNAP using our toolkit
 
SNAP Supports New York’s Universal School Meals
New York has a statewide universal school meals program, where all students can access free school breakfast and lunch. Strong SNAP participation is a critical component of this policy: