Union
County residents who suffered losses due to Hurricane Irene may be
eligible for a one-time food benefit ranging from $200 to a maximum of
$1202, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced in an email broadcast Saturday afternoon.
Residents
meeting the Federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program income
guidelines can apply beginning Monday, September 12th at three locations
including: Union County’s “One Stop” Centers through the Division of
Social Services offices in Elizabeth and Plainfield along with a
temporary site at 65 East Cherry Street that has been established
specifically for this purpose.
“There are many
residents who have been severely impacted by Hurricane Irene and need
help to make ends meet,” Freeholder Chairwoman Deborah Scanlon said. “We
certainly encourage those who are in need and may be eligible to apply
for food assistance.”
The
amount of the assistance varies according to gross monthly income and family size. County social services staff has received training from the
State and will assist eligible residents in completing a short
application. If approved, the benefit will be electronically applied to a
debit/credit card and will be available within three days of completing
the application.
For residents already receiving
SNAP benefits, the one-time benefit will be applied to their cards.
All
three sites will be open to take applications Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LOCATIONS:
- The Elizabeth One Stop Center is located at 921 Elizabeth Avenue in Elizabeth. 908-558-8000
- The Plainfield One Stop Center is located at 200 West Second Street in Plainfield. 908-757-9090
- 65 East Cherry Street in Rahway.
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