Westchester County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Westchester County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and Peekskill residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Westchester County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Westchester County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card. Westchester County has 4 DSS district offices — visit the one closest to you.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — the easiest and quickest way to apply for SNAP in Westchester.
You may receive a call to verify household size, income, and living situation.
Send proof of identity, address, income, and expenses like rent or utilities.
If approved, benefits are loaded monthly onto your EBT card for grocery purchases.
Phone: (914) 995-3333
Emergency Services Hotline (24/7): (914) 995-2099
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm
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 |
📍 4 District Offices — Visit the One Nearest You
85 Court Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: (914) 995-3333
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm
131 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 995-3333
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm
100 East First Street
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Phone: (914) 995-3333
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm
750 Washington Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Phone: (914) 995-3333
Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
🏥 Medicaid in Westchester County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Westchester 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 any of the 4 Westchester DSS district offices — find the one serving your zip code.
Provide proof of identity, NY residency, income, and household information.
If approved, select 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 care
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Westchester County residents may qualify for emergency housing, rental assistance, domestic violence programs, and temporary shelter.
Call (914) 995-2099 — available 24/7 for emergency housing situations.
Westchester DSS offers a Rental Assistance Program (RAP) for eligible residents.
Temporary shelter for families, individuals, and childless couples in Westchester.
Phone: (914) 995-2099
General DSS: (914) 995-3333
White Plains: 85 Court Street, NY 10601
💵 Cash Assistance
Westchester County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Westchester County
Westchester 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
- Con Edison budget billing
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help