Food and Nutrition Education Resources
Nutrition Assistance
There are federal food assistance programs available for qualifying individuals. United Way of Westchester and Putnam proudly partners with organization that can help you apply or re-certify for these benefits.
SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, is a federally funded program that helps individuals and families buy nutritious food.
- Fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry, and fish
- Dairy products
- Breads and cereals
- Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Food bearing seeds and plants
- And more!
New York residents 18+ who meet income and resource guidelines and are a US citizen, a legal alien, or the caregiver of a child who is a US citizen.
*Effective October 1, 2026
Income Guidelines for Households without Earned Income (no elderly or disabled member)
HOUSEHOLD SIZE | MONTHLY GROSS INCOME* | ANNUAL GROSS INCOME* |
| 1 | $1,729 | $20,748 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $28,140 |
| 3 | $2,960 | $35,520 |
| 4 | $3,575 | $42,900 |
| 5 | $4,191 | $50,292 |
| 6 | $4,806 | $57,672 |
| 7 | $5,421 | $65,052 |
| 8 | $6,037 | $72,444 |
| Each additional person | $616+ | $7,392 + |
Income Guidelines for Households with Earned Income (no elderly or disabled member)
HOUSEHOLD SIZE | MONTHLY GROSS INCOME* | ANNUAL GROSS INCOME* |
1 | $1,995 | $23,940 |
2 | $2,705 | $32,460 |
3 | $3,415 | $40,980 |
4 | $4,125 | $49,500 |
5 | $4,835 | $58,020 |
6 | $5,545 | $66,540 |
7 | $6,255 | $75,060 |
8 | $6,965 | $83,580 |
Each additional person | $6,710+ | $8,520 + |
Income Guidelines for Households with an Elderly or Disabled Member and Households with Dependent Care Expenses
HOUSEHOLD SIZE | MONTHLY GROSS INCOME* | ANNUAL GROSS INCOME* |
1 | $2,660 | $31,920 |
2 | $3,607 | $43,280 |
3 | $4,553 | $54,640 |
4 | $5,500 | $66,000 |
5 | $6,447 | $77,360 |
6 | $7,393 | $88,720 |
7 | $8,340 | $100,080 |
8 | $9,287 | $111,440 |
Each additional person | $947 + | $11,360 + |
*Effective October 1, 2026
HOUSEHOLD SIZE | MAXIMUM ALLOTMENT |
1 | $360 |
2 | $562 |
3 | $808 |
4 | $1,023 |
5 | $1,217 |
6 | $1,463 |
7 | $1,616 |
8 | $1,841 |
For each additional member | $ 225+ |
Programs are available to determine SNAP eligibility, gather necessary documentation, and assist in completing and submitting your application. These services are free and confidential. For one-on-one application assistance, click below.
WIC
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) serves to safeguard the health of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care.
-Pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals
-Caregivers for infants and children under the age of 5
-To qualify, you must:
Meet income and resource guidelines
Demonstrate nutritional need
Be living in New York; US citizenship is NOT required
*Effective through June 30, 2027
| Household Size | Annual Income | Weekly Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $568 |
| 2 | 40,034 | 770 |
| 3 | 50,542 | 972 |
| 4 | 61,050 | 1,175 |
| 5 | 71,558 | 1,377 |
| 6 | 82,066 | 1,579 |
| 7 | 92,574 | 1,781 |
| 8 | 103,082 | 1,983 |
| For each additional member, add: | + $10,508 | + $203 |
WIC offers varying food packages dependent upon the recipient:
-Infant food packages for a 0- to 1-year-old child.
-Pregnant and partially or fully breastfeeding mother food packages up to one year after giving birth.
-Children’s food packages for a 1- to 4-year-old child.
Chat with Wanda to see if you qualify. For additional services, click below.
School Meal Programs
Free and Reduced Price Meals
• Family income determines if your child’s lunch will be free or at full price.
• Applications must be submitted each year.
• Only one application should be filled out per household.
• Parents and child(ren) are not required to be US citizens to be approved.
• Each application submitted helps to increase school funding.
• Some families may automatically qualify for free meals without an application. These families include:
‣ Families receiving SNAP benefits -Some (but not all) families receiving Medicaid
‣ Children who are: -Homeless or runaways -Apart of migrant families -In foster care -Enrolled in Head Start
‣ Households receiving public assistance (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation benefits)
After School Meals
• No paperwork required.
• Enrichment and/or educational activities offered, along with snacks or meals.
• Programs operate on school days, weekends, holidays, and school breaks during the school year.
Summer Meals
• No sign-up or paperwork required.
• All children under the age of 18 are eligible to receive a free meal.
• The child must be present to receive the meal and should consume the meal onsite.