Wayne County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Wayne County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Lyons and Newark area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Wayne County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Wayne County residents supplement their food budget each month using an EBT card. Wayne County DSS is located at 77 Water Street in Lyons, with public transportation available to the office.
Apply at mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Wayne County residents.
Visit Wayne County DSS at 77 Water Street, Lyons, NY 14489. Public transportation is available to the office.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app or fax to (315) 946-7626. Mail to PO Box 10, Lyons, NY 14489.
If approved, SNAP benefits are loaded monthly 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 Wayne County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Wayne County residents. The Wayne County Medicaid Division has two units — Community Medicaid and Chronic Care/SSI/Aged/Foster Care — for different applicant needs.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777 — for most working-age adults and families.
Apply through NY State of Health. For questions, call Wayne County DSS at (315) 946-4881.
Seniors, disabled, and nursing home applicants — call (315) 946-4881 to apply through DSS directly.
If approved, enroll in a Medicaid Managed Care plan for your covered services.
- Doctor visits and checkups
- Hospital care and prescriptions
- Mental health services
- SSI and aged coverage
- Nursing home and chronic care
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Wayne County residents may qualify for emergency housing and rental assistance. An after-hours emergency line is available for urgent situations outside of normal business hours.
Call (315) 946-4881 during office hours for emergency housing and rental assistance.
Help available for eviction, utility shut-off, homelessness, no food, or domestic violence situations.
Call Wayne County DSS after-hours line at (315) 946-9711 for urgent housing emergencies.
77 Water Street, Lyons, NY 14489
Phone: (315) 946-4881
After Hours: (315) 946-9711
💵 Cash Assistance
Wayne County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs. Wayne County DSS provides a wide range of financial assistance programs to support those living below the poverty level.
⚡ Utility Help in Wayne County
Wayne County residents may qualify for help paying heating and energy bills through HEAP and other programs administered by Wayne County DSS.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help