The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President presents 

Community Resource Information Series
Human Resource Administration (HRA) Application Assistance

Do you need help applying for HRA benefits:  SNAP, Cash Assistance, Emergency Rental or Utility Assistance and Fair Fares NYC?

Call 718-802-3700 to schedule an appointment or use this link.

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) provides food assistance for low-income New Yorkers

With Cash Assistance eligible families may receive up to 60 months of federally funded cash assistance under the Temporary Aid to Needy Families program (TANF)

Fair Fares NYC is a city program created to help New Yorkers with low incomes manage their transportation costs. Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares.

Emergency Assistance allows eligible New York City residents to apply for an emergency assistance grant when unforeseen  circumstances prevent them from meeting a basic need. Emergency grants may include rental assistance to prevent eviction and assistance with home energy and utility bills.