When referring a patient to a resource, keep the following things in mind: Providers: 1. How convenient are the sites/agencies/pantries for the clients? 2. Does the client meet the income/benefits/etc. requirement? Make sure patients understand that proof of income documentation MUST match the indicated income and be below the income guidelines. 3. What forms and documentation are needed to apply/enroll? (e.g. I.D., proof of income, etc.) Patients: 1. Remember to bring all necessary documents! Bring from the documentation checklist. EVERYTHING 2. Call to confirm/check that you have the correct address/registration location. 3. Try to be 5-10 minutes early for registration/your appointment. Resources Below are a few resources to visit in order to access SNAP (Food Stamps), Food Pantries, and WIC. SNAP (Food Stamp) Resources SNAP (Food Stamp) resources generally fall into two categories: Single Stop Sites and Human Resource Administration (HRA) sites. Single Stop Sites are community-based organizations that can help patients apply for Food Stamps and help them avoid going to a Human Resource Administration (HRA) site to submit the application. However, if the client needs to recertify or are having issues with their food stamp benefits, they should go to an HRA center. SingleStop Goddard Riverside Northern Manhattan Community Center Improvement Corporation 140 West 140th Street 76 Wadsworth Avenue New York, NY 10030 New York, New York 10033 (212) 873-6600 (212) 822-8300 Patients can call to make an BronxWorks - Community Center appointment; walk-ins also (Tremont) welcomed. 60 E. Tremont Ave. Bronx, NY 10453 (646) 393-4000
When referring a patient to a resource, keep the following things in mind: Providers: 1. How convenient are the sites/agencies/pantries for the clients? 2. Does the client meet the income/benefits/etc. requirement? Make sure patients understand that proof of income documentation MUST match the indicated income and be below the income guidelines. 3. What forms and documentation are needed to apply/enroll? (e.g. I.D., proof of income, etc.) Patients: 1. Remember to bring all necessary documents! Bring EVERYTHING from the documentation checklist. 2. Call to confirm/check that you have the correct address/registration location. 3. Try to be 5-10 minutes early for registration/your appointment. Resources Below are a few resources to visit in order to access SNAP (Food Stamps), Food Pantries, and WIC. SNAP (Food Stamp) Resources SNAP (Food Stamp) resources generally fall into two categories: Single Stop Sites and Human Resource Administration (HRA) sites. Single Stop Sites are community-based organizations that can help patients apply for Food Stamps and help them avoid going to a Human Resource Administration (HRA) site to submit the application. However, if the client needs to recertify or are having issues with their food stamp benefits, they should go to an HRA center. SingleStop Goddard Riverside Community Center 140 West 140th Street New York, NY 10030 (212) 873-6600 Patients can call to make an appointment; walk-ins also welcomed. Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation 76 Wadsworth Avenue New York, New York 10033 (212) 822-8300 BronxWorks - Community Center (Tremont) 60 E. Tremont Ave. Bronx, NY 10453 (646) 393-4000
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