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