Requirements for SNAP benefits change Sept. 1
The start of September brings big changes to food stamp eligibility.
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DSS: SNAP emergency allotments to expire
South Carolinians receiving SNAP benefits are being reminded that emergency allotments are set to end tomorrow.
South Carolinians receiving SNAP benefits are being reminded that emergency allotments are set to end tomorrow.
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.
State officials announce extension of emergency SNAP benefits
Governor Henry McMaster and Department of Social Services Director Michael Leach announced that they extended the deadline for emergency supplements for the state’s elderly, young and at-risk population enrolled in SNAP.
Maximum SNAP benefit allotments coming to an end next month
Families will no longer receive maxed out emergency SNAP benefits beginning next month.
SNAP benefits now accepted as payment on Food Lion To Go
Food Lion customers now able to redeem SNAP benefits online while using Food Lion To Go.
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…
