Warren County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Warren County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Lake George and Glens Falls area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Warren County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Warren County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Warren County residents.
You may receive a phone call to verify your household size, income, and living situation.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app to upload documents, or bring them in person to DSS.
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 Warren County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Warren County residents. Warren County DSS also manages the Community Alternative Systems Agency (CASA) for home care and nursing home placement services.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Warren County DSS at 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845.
Provide proof of identity, NY residency, income, and household information.
If approved, enroll in a Medicaid Managed Care plan for your covered services.
- Doctor visits and checkups
- Hospital care
- Prescription medications
- Mental health services
- Home care and nursing home placement
- Medical transportation for eligible residents
🏠 Housing Assistance
Warren County residents may qualify for emergency housing, temporary shelter, and rental assistance programs.
Call (518) 761-6340 Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm for emergency housing help.
Call (518) 761-6326 for housing concerns regarding elderly or disabled adults.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Warren County.
1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845
Phone: (518) 761-6340
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Warren County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Warren County
Warren 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