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*NEW* SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY UPDATES Updated 2/10/2020
The Palm Beach County Library System is partnering with the Palm Beach County (PBC) Food Bank to offer assistance with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Benefit specialists from the PBC Food Bank will 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 schedule an appointment at the following locations:

Mondays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Greenacres Branch - 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres 33467
Contact: Benefits Specialist Mario Mendez, 561-345-5085 (English/Spanish/Q'anjob'al)

Mondays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jupiter Branch - 705 Military Trail, Jupiter 33458
Contact: Benefits Specialist Gustavo Amador, 561-329-5931 (English/Spanish)

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hagen Ranch Road Branch - 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446
Contact: Benefits Specialist James Vil, 561-894-7500 (English/Creole)

1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Glades Road Branch - 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton 33434
Contact: Benefits Specialist Riquet Lucien, 561-482-4554 (English/Creole)

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – starting Feb. 17
West Boynton Branch - 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach 33437
Contact: Benefits Specialist James Vil, 561-734-5556 (English/Creole)

1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch - 5689 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach 33417
Contact: Benefits Specialist Riquet Lucien, 561-233-1880 (English/Creole)

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Royal Palm Beach Branch - 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach 33411
Contact: Benefits Specialist Riquet Lucien, 561-790-6030 (English/Creole)

Fridays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Main Library - 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach 33406
Contact: Benefits Specialist Mario Mendez, 561-345-5085 (English/Spanish/Q'anjob'al)

Due to COVID-19:

Appointments will be made one client per hour.
The required Department of Children and Families Food Stamp interviews will be completed on site, and interaction will be minimal, brief and in accordance with the six-foot social distancing guidelines. Benefit specialists will follow up over the phone if needed.
Clients must wear face masks when inside the library.
All clients are expected to arrive on time for their scheduled appointments, not before or after.

Clients who are sick should not book appointments.