More than 213,100 families getting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program profits will recognize a bit more in their regular allocations.
Gov. Ned Lamont announced in a report stating the state’s Department of Social Services would give $32.3 million in taxpayer-supported SNAP profits on Wednesday as a member of federal assistance dollars transferred to states during the epidemic.
According to the statement, SNAP beneficiaries will receive an extra $95 in money to buy food, as approved by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020.
As the epidemic started, the national curriculum has given more than $505.7 million in taxpayer funds to Connecticut’s SNAP plans.
New federal SNAP benefits>Wed, Nov 17, for 213K CT households, per public health emrgncy. Avg extra $154 on EBT cards+$32M for food economy! https://t.co/DiqyhCOskt @GovNedLamont @Foodshare @EndHungerCT @CAFCA_INC @211CT @EducateCT@MySNACT @CTFoodSystem @connfood @USDANutrition
— CT Social Services (@ctdss) November 16, 2021
According to the statement, families who are eligible for the highest monthly profit will further get the additional $95, and left families who don’t usually qualify because of assets or other circumstances will get at least $95 but could equate to a proposed $154, based on their circumstances and requirements.
According to the statement, the funding can be used by people and families at superstores, grocery shops, farmer’s sales, and many food retailers.
If a person or family has been given profits on or after Nov. 15, the benefits will be attached to the card on Friday or the date the card is assigned.
Source: https://www.primepublishers.com/news/state/snap-recipients-to-receive-extra-benefits-on-wednesday/article_3e17b046-4c24-5b7d-84a6-c337281cc91c.html
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