Apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help buy healthy food for you and your family when money is tight. SNAP monthly benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps) provides food assistance for nearly 1.8 million low-income New Yorkers. If your assets are too high, as far as the total value then you may not qualify for benefits from the food stamp program. SNAP provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food. Spend them to purchase non-liquid assets. These provisions make individuals unable to spend the funds on immediate needs such as emergencies. APPLY. Once you fill out this SNAP Application you can be submit it online.