New York Consolidated Laws, Social Services Law - SOS § 94. Federal donated commodities

1. (a) Until his social services district has been included in the food stamp distribution program or programs under section ninety-five, each commissioner of social services is authorized and required, in accordance with regulations of the department, to assist needy families and individuals of his social services district to obtain federal donated commodities for their use, by certifying, when such is the case, that they are eligible to receive such commodities, and by distributing such commodities to eligible families and individuals.  However, only those who are receiving or are eligible for public assistance or care and such others as may qualify in accordance with federal requirements and standards promulgated by the department shall be certified as eligible to receive such commodities.

(b) Each commissioner of social services shall develop and submit to the department for its approval a plan describing his district's operations under this section, which plan shall accord with federal and state requirements.