UNION COUNTY HURRICANE VICTIMS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FOOD BENEFIT
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 • 4:28am
Income eligible residents may apply in person from
September 12th to 20th at County One-Stop locations
in Elizabeth and Plainfield and temporary site in Rahway
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.
Residents meeting the Federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program income guidelines (see enclosure for guidelines) can apply from 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 the Rahway Public Library 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 to 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:
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.