Presented by [Insert Name] David Reynolds, Director NOEP Nutrition Outreach and Education Program The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program Introduce yourself. Share with the audience: Your name The agency you work for The county you serve (Upstate only) Some relevant information about yourself to help the audience understand why you are presenting. Some suggestions: Number of years you’ve been in the field Number of years in the position Credentials or degrees you might have Presented by [Insert Name] David Reynolds, Director

Overview What is SNAP? How does SNAP work? Benefits for People with Disabilities What is NOEP? How does NOEP work?

What is SNAP?

SNAP is a monthly supplement for your food budget. + SNAP SNAP SNAP is a monthly supplement for your food budget.

Participating in SNAP helps you get the food you need to stay healthy.

How does SNAP work?

The EBT Card SNAP dollars will be automatically deposited to a benefit account that you can access using an Electronic Benefits Card (EBT Card).

Just like a debit card The EBT card makes it easy to use SNAP dollars to buy groceries. It works just like a debit card and you can use it at most grocery stores and participating farmers’ markets. When you’re ready to pay for your food: Swipe the card at the same terminal you would swipe a credit or debit card. Choose EBT as your payment method (instead of debit or credit). Using your EBT card is that easy.

What Can You Buy with SNAP?

You are helping our community.

Benefits for People with Disabilities

Medical bills may be a deduction. If you receive SSD/SSI for a disability or you are over 60, most medical bills can be a deduction in your SNAP budget.

Food for service animals. The cost for feeding and caring for a service dog can be a medical deduction in your SNAP budget. Food for service animals.

Budget rules help people with disabilities qualify. For people with permanent disabilities that receive SSD/SSI, there are certain budget rules that may help them qualify. Budget rules help people with disabilities qualify.

What is NOEP?

Your partner and guide through the SNAP application process. NOEP stands for the Nutrition Outreach Education Program. I’m a NOEP Coordinator and my job is to help you find out if you may be eligible to participate in SNAP. I will work with you through the entire application process to ensure you get the maximum benefit you are entitled to receive.

Help with the application I can work with you to fill out the application correctly and send it in to the DSS/HRA

Gathering paperwork I can help you gather all the paperwork you might need to apply for SNAP.

Home visits If getting to the office is ever an issue, I can visit you at home to help with the application process.

If you are approved, we will work together to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit you are entitled to.

NOEP Works for You We’ll work together from beginning to end and I’ll be there for you as your NOEP Coordinator as your partner, guide, and advocate.

FoodHelpNY.org NOEP has 71 NOEP Coordinators throughout NYS, including upstate, Long Island, and New York City. I work with residents of ***[insert your county]***. If don’t live in ***[insert your county]***, or if you have a friend or family member that could benefit from SNAP, visit FoodHelpNY.org and entire your address or the county you live, find the local NOEP in your county, and call or email them.

Questions?