Discover the Food Card
EBT Food Card has replaced food stamps. It is used just like a credit or debit card. The new Food Stamp application is only two pages. See if you qualify by calling Nutrition Outreach & Education Program (516) 483-1110 extension 43

FREE FOOD For NYS Seniors, Infants, Women & Children
Free Food, and nutrition education, is available from the Food and Nutrition Program (FAN) for: infants, children to 6th birthday (not on WIC), plus pregnant, or up to one year postpartum women, or Seniors- age 60 or over, who are income eligible. Each month 16,000 eligible participants in Nassau and Suffolk receive a supplemental food package. Depending on category, Free Food packages can include: infant formula, cereal, juice, cheese and canned: fruits, vegetables, meats, and more. FAN is funded by the US Dept. of Agriculture, the NYS Dept. of Health and administered by Catholic Charities. For L.I. information call (631) 789-9533

Project Liberty
ANYONE affected by the September 11th disaster and aftermath or by the events in today's world can obtain information and assistance in coping with anxiety, employment and financial difficulties as well as the emotional trauma  experienced, FREE OF CHARGE. Contact Catholic Charities, Project Liberty at (516) 248-6624

Home Energy Assistance Program
Are you having trouble paying your fuel/utility bills? HEAP can help. HEAP is a federally funded program that helps income eligible and senior citizen households pay energy bills. Income guidelines and applications are available at the Social Ministry Office. For further information, call the office at (516) 326-3403

Free Food for NYS Seniors
Free Food and nutrition education is available from the CSFP for Seniors age 60 and over who are income eligible. (Single Senior gross monthly income, $1,009 or less, Senior couple, gross monthly income $1,354 or less). Each month 12,000 Seniors in Nassau and Suffolk receive a supplemental food package worth $50 which includes: cheese, milk, cereal, juices, canned fruits/vegetables, meats and more. Funded by USDA, NYSDOH, administered by Catholic Charities. For information about the above please call (516) 623-4568 or 631-491-4169 or 631-491-4156.