Find a NOEPNOEP Coordinators can provide a free and confidential prescreening for food stamp benefits over the phone, in person, and/or through a home visit. They can also assist with the application process, and make sure that a household receives the correct amount of food stamps. Additionally, NOEP Coordinators provide food stamp presentations at local community agencies, and employees of local businesses. NOEP Coordinators can also give information about free meal programs for children, as well as information about where to go for other help a person or family may need. |
10.5% of New York State residents have difficulty affording enough food on a regular basis.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service, October 2005
