SNAP or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reduces the amount beneficiaries get in March. Despite the fact that many people found relief in using the emergency allotment to cope with the highest inflation in years, it has come to an end. Food insecurity is a big problem for many families who cannot afford to buy healthy food as they used to be able to.
Millions of Americans could make use of these necessary SNAP checks during the pandemic. There were many people who lost their jobs or had to stop working temporarily. It was last December when the Federal government decided to put an end to this extra payment. Many citizens are still unaware of the fact that their SNAP benefits are going to become smaller.
SNAP benefits are going to be reduced, but how much will I get?
Each household may have a different allotment. Allotment refers to the total amount of money a SNAP beneficiary receives per month. On average people who need SNAP are supposed to spend up to 30 % of their budget on food. So, SNAP agencies will work out the amount you are eligible for. The maximum amount for an individual will be 281 dollars in 2023.
SNAP emergency allotment was $95 extra. Therefore, that amount is going to be reduced in March. Going back to the amounts, the maximum payment a SNAP benefit will provide a household with 2 members is $516. The larger the number of people that live in a household, the larger the SNAP check will be. For instance, if you are a 3-member household, you can get up to $740.
What is the maximum amount if my family has 4 members?
SNAP beneficiaries who are four may get up to 939 dollars in total. The amount keeps increasing for those who are 5, it will be as much as $1,116. Besides, a 6-member family could get up to $1,339. There might be families that have 7 or even 8 members, but they are not that frequent. The first group could get up to $1,480 and the second $1,691.
Some extra money will increase the SNAP amount for those with even larger families. The amount you need to add for each additional member is 211 dollars more. This information is according to the Food and Nutrition Service through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The allotment amounts refer to the 48 contiguous states as well as the District of Columbia. Those living in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands need to contact their local SNAP office to find out more information about it.