Minnesota is now the 20th state in the nation to allow the maximum eligibility for federal SNAP benefits. Hunger-fighting groups say it comes at a crucial time, as households struggle with rising grocery costs. The end of the legislative session drew attention mostly to what Minnesota lawmakers didn t finalize, but they did agree on raising the gross-income threshold for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. .
A new initiative in Arkansas most populous county focuses on increasing healthy options at food pantries to help families experiencing challenges as a result of the pandemic and rising prices due to inflation. Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance has received $500,000 from Pulaski County to create hunger gardens, purchase food, and improve or establish food-delivery programs for seniors and homebound residents. Jessica Chapman, membership manager for the Alliance, said collaborating with food pantries is important. .
Indiana has ended its participation in the federally enhanced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), so going forward, many food-insecure families will have less money for groceries. For two years, all SNAP recipients received additional benefits to make ends meet. Emily Weikert Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana s Hungry, explained the benefits will once again be based on several factors, such as income and household size. .
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Enhanced federal benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, have been in place since the start of the pandemic. They will end on June 1.