Rockland County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Rockland County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Pomona and Spring Valley area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Rockland County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Rockland County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Rockland County residents.
You may receive a phone call to verify your household size, income, and living situation.
Use the NYDocSubmit app to upload documents or drop them in the exterior drop box.
If approved, benefits are loaded onto your EBT card for eligible grocery purchases.
SNAP Income Guidelines 2026
| Household Size | Monthly Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $1,580 |
| 2 people | $2,137 |
| 3 people | $2,694 |
| 4 people | $3,250 |
| 5 people | $3,807 |
| Each additional | + $557 |
🏥 Medicaid in Rockland County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Rockland County residents including children, families, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Rockland County DSS at 50 Sanatorium Road, Building L, Pomona NY 10970.
Use NYDocSubmit app or drop documents in the exterior drop box at the DSS office.
If approved, select a Medicaid managed care plan for your covered services.
- Doctor visits and checkups
- Hospital care
- Prescription medications
- Mental health services
- Children’s preventive care
- Home care for eligible residents
🏠 Housing Assistance
Rockland County residents may qualify for emergency housing, eviction prevention, and supportive housing programs.
Call (845) 364-2907 or (845) 364-2917 for emergency family shelter help.
Call (845) 364-3100 Option 3 for eviction and utility disconnect support.
Call Sheriff’s Department at (845) 638-5400 and ask for the CPS on-call worker.
50 Sanatorium Road, Building L, Pomona, NY 10970
Emergency Shelter: (845) 364-2907
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Rockland County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Rockland County
Rockland County residents may qualify for help paying heating and electric bills through HEAP and other programs.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out
- Weatherization assistance
- Orange & Rockland Utilities billing help
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help