The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has expanded benefit sign-ups to eight Palm Beach County library locations.
Palm Beach County Food Bank benefit specialists assist with the SNAP application process and conduct the food stamp interview. Specialists can also help with other benefit applications available through the Access Florida system, including Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Applicants must call to make an appointment at one of the locations. Locations include the Greenacres Branch (3750 Jog Road) on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Gustavo Amador at (561) 329-5931 for more info. Another local site is the Royal Palm Beach Branch (500 Civic Center Way) on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Riquet Lucien at (561) 790-6030 for more info.
Appointments will be made one client per hour. Clients must wear face masks when inside the library and adhere to social distancing.
Those interested must make appointments by calling the numbers above or e-mail the food bank at benefits@pbcfoodbank.org to schedule appointments or ask questions.
