Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Going to school hungry?

Do you have enough to eat?

Many students don’t have enough money to buy the food they need each day. If you are struggling with hunger, learn if you can get SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program!

Eligibility

Interested students should complete the NY State MyBenefits SNAP Pre-Screen to determine their eligibility.

Application Process

To support students who need help with accessing healthy food and facilitate this new eligibility, the Connection Center will review enrollment information and assist potentially eligible students in completing their SNAP application. Eligible students will need to auto-generate their complete SNAP Verification Enrollment Form in MyRCC for submission with their SNAP application.  Eligible students can auto-generate this form by performing the following steps:

  • Log into MyRCC
  • Select Self-Service Banner
  • Select the 4 squares on the top left of the screen
  • Select Banner
  • Select Student Menu
  • Select Student Registration Self Service
  • Select SNAP Enrollment Verification Form
  • Select Current Term
  • Select Continue
  • Select Print

The Connection Center can also verify the paper copy of the SNAP Verification Enrollment Form. Eligible students should complete the form and make an appointment with the Connection Center by emailing [email protected].

Please note that RCC does not determine a student’s eligibility for SNAP benefits. The determination of eligibility is made by the County Department of Social Services. For more information on SNAP eligibility see https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/.

Students can also contact Rockland County Social Services for more information, questions, and assistance.

  • Contact the SNAP Unit at (845) 364-3100 Option 1, option 1, then follow the prompts.
  • Email: [email protected] or Fax: (845) 364-3089

SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families by putting healthy food on the table. Monthly benefits are issued through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a bank debit card or credit card, that can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores.