Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services will automatically issue an Emergency supplemental SNAP benefit to households not already receiving the maximum benefit. This action is part of a provision set forth by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the Families First Corona Virus Response Act of 2020.
Households currently not receiving the maximum benefit will receive the Emergency supplemental SNAP benefit to increase their current benefit amount to the maximum amount for their household size. New York State OTDA will issue the Emergency supplemental benefits to all SNAP households NOT already receiving the maximum benefit for the months of March 2020 and April 2020.
Households who already received the maximum benefit amount for their household size in March 2020 and April 2020 are not eligible for this supplement.
See the table below for the maximum benefit allotment per household size.
| Household Size | Maximum Allotment |
|---|---|
| 1 | $194 |
| 2 | $355 |
| 3 | $509 |
| 4 | $646 |
| 5 | $768 |
| 6 | $921 |
| 7 | $1,018 |
| 8 | $1,164 |
For each additional member $146
Supplements will be automatically issued and available on your EBT card. You do NOT have to apply for or contact the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services office about these supplements.
Please note that this is a one-time payment. Recipients will receive their regular SNAP benefit amount beginning in May.
More Information
Learn more information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). managed by the Dept. of Social Services.
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