Requirements for SNAP benefits change Sept. 1
The start of September brings big changes to food stamp eligibility.
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Consumer News: Retail sales drop in July, historic increase in food stamp benefits
Consumer News: Retail sales drop in July, historic increase in food stamp benefits .
Food stamp benefits to increase by more than 25% in October
By Ashraf Khalil and Josh Boak
President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families — the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps will rise more than 25% above pre-pandemic levels.
Estimated 25 million to see boost in federal food benefits
About 25 million Americans will be eligible for more money in food assistance under new guidelines from the Biden administration. The change announced late Thursday ensures the lowest-income households can access up to $95 in additional monthly emergency food assistance benefits approved by Congress last year.
Watch: Gov. Haley Introduces New SNAP Working Requirements
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday, Governor Nikki Haley introduced new working requirements for those receiving SNAP benefits. The change comes in light of improved unemployment rates in South Carolina. As of April 1, 2016, people getting SNAP benefits that are categorized as able-bodied adults without dependents need to be participating in the workforce or job training for 20…
About 60K Adults Must Meet Work Requirements for Food Aid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About 60,000 poor South Carolinians could lose their government food assistance this summer if they don’t meet work requirements. The state Department of Social Services says South Carolina’s exemption from work-for-food requirements ends April 1. Falling unemployment in South Carolina and other states triggered a rule change in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It applies…
Flood of Food Stamp Applications Raises Concerns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The number of South Carolinians approved for flood-related food stamp benefits is nearly double the number of people that have asked for federal flood aid. The Greenville News reports figures from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State Department of Social Services show the state approved 184,173 applicants for one-time Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
