This week, lots of states and places like D.C. are giving out SNAP benefits to help families buy groceries, with different rules for who gets it and when, and families can get up to $1,751 depending on how many people are in their family.
SNAP Benefits Roll Out Across 38 States – Offering Vital Support for Families in Need of Grocery Assistance
According to the article in the Washington Examiner, this week, lots of people in 38 states and places like D.C. and territories are getting help buying food. It’s called SNAP benefits. These benefits give money to families with low or no income so they can buy groceries. Each state decides when and how to give out the money. Some states give it based on ID numbers, others by the first letter of your last name. The money comes in from June 1 to June 28, depending on where you live. Families can get up to $1,751, and each extra person gets $219.
A lot of families need these SNAP benefits to buy food. For example, in California, they’re giving out money from June 1 to June 10. There’s a lady named Jaqueline Benitez who’s a teacher. She depends on this money to buy food. But soon, the amount of money she gets might change. This shows how important these benefits are for people who have trouble buying enough food.
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38 Million Americans to Receive SNAP Benefits: $1,751 Max for a Family of 8, $219 Extra for Each Member – Claim It Now! (PHOTO: Money Crashers)
Using EBT Cards to Access SNAP Benefits for Nutritious Food Purchases at Walmart, Costco, and More
Moreover, SNAP benefits are distributed through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, allowing recipients to purchase food at various retailers such as Walmart or Costco. This approach promotes dignity and eliminates the stigma associated with receiving assistance. With the arrival of June benefits, families across the nation will find it more accessible to obtain the nourishment necessary for maintaining their health.
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