The SNAP Transportation Program is available to meet your changing needs to travel safely around eastern Queens. Although there was a pause in transportation services during the pandemic, we have started the transportation services up again.
- We are currently offering transportation on Tuesdays between 8:30am – 1:00pm for Food shopping at Shop Rite in New Hyde Park. You can bring your own bags as well as a shopping cart.
- Medicals are Monday thru Friday 8:30am-1:00pm.
SNAP’s Transportation Escort Service:
Due to COVID-19 this is service is not currently available.
SNAP will have an escort available to accompany you on your van trips to medical appointments or wherever independent travel is difficult for you. If you need assistance because of limitations of vision, difficulty walking unassisted, or other concerns, please speak with Mike to arrange for an escort when you use the SNAP van.
Who is eligible?
- Adults age 60 and over in Community Boards 11 and 13.
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If you are not a member of SNAP (Services Now for Adult Persons, Inc.), you must fill out the SNAP Membership Form and mail it to SNAP at:
SNAP
Attn: Mike Yodice
80-45 Winchester Blvd
Bldg. #4, CBU #29
Queens Village, NY 11427
What areas do you serve?
- Bellerose
- Cambria Heights
- Floral Park
- Glen Oaks
- Laurelton
- New Hyde Park
- Queens Village
- Rosedale
- Springfield Gardens
- Bayside
- Douglaston
What is the cost of Service?
- Medical Roundtrip = $10
- Food shopping, bags will be dropped off at your front door = $6
Please feel free to call Mike Yodice at (718) 454-2100, ext. 136 with any questions.