Program Description
The New York Summer Food Service Program was established to ensure that, during summer school vacation, children would be able to receive the same high quality meals provided during the school year by the National School Lunch and the School Breakfast Programs. The program is primarily directed toward children in needy areas in New York. Sponsors include public or private nonprofit school food authorities, residential camps, and governmental agencies.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New York, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Program Contact Information
To learn more about the New York SFSP, please contact the Child
Nutrition Program-Administration office at:
518-473-8781
