Food & SNAP Benefits

Emergency food assistance and SNAP benefits for Yates County residents.

Emergency Food Contacts

Emergency food: Call 211 or 1-800-346-2211
SNAP applications: Yates County DSS (315) 536-5183
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Food Programs

SNAP Benefits

Monthly food assistance — apply at Yates County DSS (315) 536-5183

WIC Program

Women, Infants & Children nutrition program — contact DSS

Local Food Pantries

Free food pantries in Penn Yan and Yates County

School Meal Programs

Free and reduced-price meals — contact Penn Yan CSD

How to Apply for SNAP

Apply: Yates County DSS, 417 Liberty Street, Suite 2122, Penn Yan
Phone: (315) 536-5183
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Online: myBenefits.ny.gov
No documentation required to begin application
Benefits typically begin within 30 days

Related Pages

Social Services Hub

All social services resources for Yates County

County DSS

Department of Social Services official page

Food Pantries

Free food pantries in Penn Yan and Yates County