Welcome to the Food Bank of Central New York Food Stamp Outreach Project Website. The Food Stamp Program is our nation’s first defense against hunger and yet it still remains the most under utilized food assistance program. In New York State only 57% of eligible households receive benefits. Despite its emphasis on nutrition, the program remains stigmatized, keeping many proud but hungry low income families from participating.

The Food Bank of Central New York Food Stamp Outreach Project Website This website is designed to empower families and individuals in need of food. The Food Bank of Central New York’s Food Stamp Outreach Project is the result of a grant secured from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. Through use of this web based screening tool, The F.S.O.P. hopes to increase knowledge and the participation in the Food Stamp Program. The Web site provides an outlet for families and individuals to learn about the program. This calculator allows the viewer to determine if they may be eligible and an estimate of benefits. The Web site also offers information and support on what documents are required to complete the application process. For more information about the project or to participate: Amalia Swan Food Bank of Central New York Food Stamp Outreach Project 6970 Schuyler Road East Syracuse, New York 13057 Toll-free: 1-866-839-7304 x245 or 315-437-1899 x245 or Tracey Clark Toll-free: 1-866-839-7304 x224 or 315-437-1899 x224 or Email: info@foodstampshelp.org More About the Food Bank of Central New York The Food Bank of Central New York is a not-for-profit organization that supplies food to hungry people through a network of assistance programs in Central and Northern New York. We are a certified member of America's Second Harvest, the nationwide network of food banks and food rescue organizations. There are over 575 different pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, senior centers, child care and youth programs located throughout our eleven county service area working to help feed the hungry of our communities. In addition to delivering over 10 million pounds of food to these member programs for distribution to the hungry, our staff provides food safety and sanitation training, as well as nutrition education. Through the generosity of donors and financial supporters from government, private foundations, businesses, and individuals, we partner with the vast array of community member programs to ensure that hungry people receive essential food supplies. Hunger is a very serious problem in the United States today. Despite our nation’s great wealth, we still have 23 million Americans who rely on emergency assistance. In particular, working families are increasingly finding themselves among the ranks of the hungry. And far too many lead a fragile existence, regularly facing difficult tradeoffs between the essentials of living.