SNAP Coupons: Who can get extra help this summer?

USDA Announces New Benefit for Low-Income Families

Additional Payment of $120

Extension of SNAP Program

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new benefit for low-income families.

Through the Food and Nutrition Service, the USDA will offer an additional payment of up to $120.

This benefit is an extension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Called SUN Buck, it is intended for children who receive free meals at school.

Deposit of Benefits and Requirements for Eligible Low-Income Families

Benefit for Low-Income Families: USDA Summer 2024 Assistance / Photo: Shutterstock

The money will be deposited onto EBT transfer cards in June, July, and August.

Each dependent child will receive $40 per month during these months.

This SNAP program is expected to benefit about 29 million children in at least 35 states.

To qualify, families must meet certain requirements.

Households must be receiving benefits from programs such as SNAP, TANF, or Head Start.

Children must be receiving free meals at school.

Families must have incomes at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.

This aid aims to alleviate the financial burden on families during the summer.

The USDA continues its commitment to supporting low-income families.

This effort is part of a larger initiative to combat food insecurity.

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Eligible families should be on the lookout for the arrival of these funds.

The goal is to ensure that no child goes hungry during school holidays.

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