What Is The New York EBT Phone Number? 

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In this community resource guide, I will share the New York EBT phone number with you.

The EBT phone number offers a helpline to dial for assistance related to your food stamp benefits. This number will differ from the generic New York Health and Human Services number you may have originally dialed to apply for food stamps.

Continue reading, and I will explain which number you should dial to connect with a New York EBT customer service representative.

What Is The New York EBT Number?

The number for food stamps is 888.328.6399. Dialing this number will put you in touch with an EBT customer service representative who can help you with issues regarding your EBT card.

Generally, you should only dial 888.328.6399 if you are already approved for New York food stamps and have an EBT card. If you have not been approved for food stamps in New York but want to apply, you can dial 800.342.3009.

Editor’s Note: People refer to a New York food stamp card in several different ways. If you hear any variation of the following terms, don’t be confused because they all mean food stamp card. EBT card, and SNAP card are different ways of referring to a New York food stamps program.

What Can The New York EBT Customer Service Number Help You With?

You can call the EBT card phone number at 888.328.6399 to resolve the following EBT card-related issues:

• If your New York SNAP card was stolen, you can call this number to get a replacement. It typically takes 7 to 10 to mail you a new EBT food stamp card.
• You can check your balance by calling the food stamp 877 number.
• The New York EBT number also allows you to learn about your history of food stamp purchases and transactions.

What Number To Dial If You Need To Apply For Food Stamps In New York?

If you do not have food stamps, you can apply for benefits by dialing the New York Health and Human Services number at 800.342.3009.

In addition to applying for SNAP benefits, you can apply for Medicaid, CHIP, WIC, TANF, and other government benefits.

What Is The New York P EBT Phone Number?

You can dial 888.328.6399 to speak to a customer service representative with the pandemic electronic benefit transfer program in New York.

The summer P EBT food stamp benefit is a one-time payment for each eligible child. In general, to qualify for this New York food stamp program you will need to either:

• Have a child from kindergarten to 12th grade who qualifies for reduced-price meals via the School Lunch Program or…
• You are a household that receives SNAP benefits and has children in your home.

You can learn more about the summer P EBT benefit program by calling 888.328.6399 or visiting the Pandemic EBT webpage.

Which New York Food Stamp Number Should You Call?

The food stamp you call will depend on what your specific need is. The table below will help you to better understand which New York food stamp to call to get the assistance you need. 

What Is Your Need?	Here Is The Food Stamp Number You Should Call
I need to apply for food stamps in New York.	800.342.3009. This is the main number to New York Health and Human Services.
How to apply for pandemic EBT benefits in New York?	800.342.3009. This is the P EBT phone number where you can sign up for a one-time payment per eligible child.
I lost my EBT Card.	888.328.6399. Call the New York helpdesk to report a lost or stolen EBT card.
Forgot my EBT card PIN.	888.328.6399. The New York EBT helpdesk can also help you to change your 4-digit PIN for your EBT card.
I need to check my food stamp balance.	888.328.6399. This is the number that you can call to check your EBT card balance or any past purchases.
Check the status of a food stamp application I submitted.	800.342.3009. Call New York Health and Human Services to check the status of a New York food stamp application.
I need to report a change in income.	800.342.3009. You can report a change in income to New York Health and Human Services. If your income decreases, it’s important to report this change because you could qualify for more monthly food stamps.
How to find food aid programs and New York food pantries near me?	800.342.3009. You can call New York Health and Human Services, which will connect you to the local United Way helpline in your area.  United Way can direct you to social services like food assistance, housing, employment, medical, mental health, and more.

 

What Is The Difference Between The 888.328.6399 vs. 800.342.3009 New York Food Stamp Numbers?

The 888.328.6399 number is the one you call after you’ve applied and been approved for food stamps and have an EBT card. They manage your benefits at this number.

You’ll want to call 800.342.3009 for any service related to applying for food stamps.

Both numbers are related to New York food stamps, but one is used to manage your food stamp benefits, while the other is used to apply for food stamp benefits.

Conclusion

If you have already been approved for food stamps and have a question about benefits, you can call the New York EBT number at 888.328.6399. At the New York food stamp 888 number, you will be able to learn about your food stamp balance, report a lost EBT card, or change your PIN.

Now, if you need to apply for SNAP benefits, you will need to contact the New York Health and Human Services at 800.342.3009 or apply online. This is the number to call when you are first enrolling in the food stamp program.

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