Good Health Starts With Good Nutrition

FOR PEOPLE AGE 60 AND OVER

Prepared by the
Nutrition Consortium of NYS
235 Lark Street
Albany, NY 12210
518-436-8757
www.hungerNYS.org

 
EBT - The new way 
to receive food stamps
  • You do not pay to use Food Stamp Program benefits;
  • You may own your own home;
  • You may live with other people;
  • You may receive Social Security or retirement benefits;
  • You may own a car of any value;
  • You may have up to $3,000 in resources (personal belongings are not counted;
  • Liens are never placed on your property;
  • Everyone who qualifies for an EBT card will receive one.

Will I Qualify?

There is no gross income “limit” if someone in your household is at least 60 years old or disabled - there are special income rules for these households.

Call the phone number on the back to find out how you can learn if you may be eligible.

How do I use the EBT card?

You receive food stamp benefits on an EBT card (electronic benefit transfer).

The EBT card works at the grocery store checkout counter just like a credit card  or ATM debit card.

With EBT, you can use your monthly benefits each month or save your benefits for several months for a bigger shopping trip.

You can also allow another adult to shop for you, if you choose.

With EBT you can choose
the foods you want to eat!

How do I apply for the EBT card?

If you are at least 60 years old, you may:

  • Apply at your local Dept. of  Social Services (DSS) office (sometimes you can get help from your local County Office for the Aging);

  • Arrange to have another adult apply for you as an authorized representative; OR you may

  • Mail in your application.

The DSS staff will interview you at their office, in your home, or over the telephone.

When you apply, you or your authorized representative
will need to provide:

  • Personal Identification;

  • Social Security card;

  • Proof of recent rent and utility costs (i.e. bills or receipts);

  • Statements of income.

Good Nutrition For
Good Health


Good nutrition is essential for good health, especially as people get older.


A good diet can prevent or relieve many ailments common to seniors.

For people living on fixed incomes, the risk of suffering from health problems related to a poor diet is greater if they cannot buy enough nutritious food to eat.

EBT Can Help!

The new EBT card, used for food stamp benefits, can help people living on fixed incomes buy the food they need to be healthy.

EBT- the new way to get
good nutrition through the
Food Stamp Program.

The Food Stamp Program is similar to Social Security and Medicare...

You have earned the right to benefit from this nutrition program.

 

With EBT you can
Eat Better Today

For more information, call your local
Department of Social Services or
NYS Office of Temporary
and Disability Assistance

1-800-342-3009

In accordance with federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Funding in whole or in part provided by: the NYS DOH; NYS OTDA; USDA FNS: the NYS DOS CFNP; US Department of Health and Human Services

April 2003 Edition