Federal Government Shutdown

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the lack of federal funding, the start of applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has been delayed until further notice. The shutdown is not yet affecting other programs overseen by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance — including Public Assistance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Applications for Public Assistance and SNAP are continuing to be accepted, benefits are being provided, and use of benefit cards are not impacted at this time. If the shutdown continues into November, benefits for SNAP could be delayed. This message will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Last updated: October 22, 2025, 12:00 PM

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Make Healthy Eating Part of Your Lifestyle

Healthy eating and physical activity work hand in hand to help us live healthier lives. Learn about food that should be eaten regularly and those that should be eaten only occasionally while balancing calories. Build physical activity into your daily routine by walking. Many families are concerned about the rising cost of food. The good news is that eating healthy does not need to be expensive. Good planning can save you money at the store. Find out more about how you can stretch your food dollars with budgeting, food selection, and low-cost recipes.

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