Orleans County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Orleans County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Albion area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Orleans County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Orleans County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card. Documents can be submitted via NYDocSubmit app or dropped in the box outside the building.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Orleans County residents.
Visit the office at 14016 Route 31 West, Albion. A drop box is available outside the building.
Use NYDocSubmit app, fax to (585) 589-7479, or email TAGeneralmail@orleanscountyny.gov.
If approved, benefits are loaded onto your EBT card for eligible grocery purchases.
Jun–Aug: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:00pm
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 Orleans County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Orleans County residents. The DSS Temporary Assistance unit handles Medicaid eligibility, as well as personal care and preventive services.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Orleans County DSS at 14016 Route 31 West, Albion, NY 14411.
Use NYDocSubmit app, fax to (585) 589-7479, or email TAGeneralmail@orleanscountyny.gov.
If approved, enroll in a Medicaid Managed Care plan for your covered services.
Jun–Aug: 8:30am–4:00pm
- Doctor visits and checkups
- Hospital care
- Prescription medications
- Mental health services
- Personal care and preventive services
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Orleans County residents may qualify for emergency housing, temporary shelter, and rental assistance programs. Domestic violence services are also available through the DSS.
Call (585) 589-7000 during office hours for emergency housing assistance.
Call the DV caseworker directly at (585) 589-3159 for immediate domestic violence housing help.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Orleans County.
14016 Route 31 West, Albion, NY 14411
Phone: (585) 589-7000
DV Direct: (585) 589-3159
💵 Cash Assistance
Orleans County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Orleans County
Orleans 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
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help