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Dear Editor,<\/p>\n

Life brings extra challenges for people who live with a disability. Putting food on the table should not be one of them. <\/p>\n

Disabled Americans rank among our most vulnerable populations, often burdened with enormous medical bills and mental and physical restrictions that make holding down a job difficult or impossible. Many of these people find themselves having to choose between paying their monthly bills and getting proper nutrition. <\/p>\n

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help to eliminate that worry. SNAP helps stretch food dollars for low-income individuals and families. Monthly benefits are automatically deposited into participants\u2019 accounts. Using a special debit card, participants can buy food from local stores and farmers\u2019 markets. On a monthly basis, the program helps approximately 3 million people in New York State stretch their food budgets. <\/p>\n

Because SNAP dollars are spent locally, the program benefits all community members and the businesses that serve them. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, every $5 in new SNAP benefits generates as much as $9 in economic activity.  <\/p>\n

Here in Tioga County, free SNAP application assistance is available through the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP). NOEP Coordinators provide confidential, one-on-one help to anyone who wishes to apply for SNAP. Services are available in person or over the phone, or by arranging a home visit.<\/p>\n

NOEP Coordinators provide free pre-screenings to determine potential SNAP eligibility, and to help applicants fill out the SNAP application and work to ensure it is processed correctly. <\/p>\n

If you or someone you know needs help putting food on the table, contact Kathi Latson, Tioga County NOEP coordinator, by calling (607) 687-6721, x1190.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Kathi Latson <\/p>\n

Tioga County NOEP Coordinator<\/p>\n

Family Enrichment Network<\/p>\n

Owego, N.Y.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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