Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP)

NOEP’s primary focus is increasing participation in the Food Stamp Program. The Food Stamp Program (federally named SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is our nation’s first line of defense against hunger; stretching the monthly food budgets of all who meet program guidelines. Participants use an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card to buy food from local stores, bodegas and farmers’ markets.

NOEP works to increase participation in the School Breakfast Program and Summer Food Service Program which provide nutritious meals to school-aged children. 

• Promote the Food Stamp Program across the state;
• Help applicants gather and copy the necessary documents;
• Offer translation services, home visits, in-person or over-the-phone assistance for applicants who need individualized help;
• Work closely with local government offices to ensure that each application is processed correctly;
• Identify and remedy barriers to Food Stamp Program participation;
• Refer households to other nutrition assistance programs and community resources; and
  Collaborate with an array of local service providers.