People who receive food stamps through the federal program may be eligible for more money as adjustments take effect on Oct. 1—the start of the new fiscal year.
Updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) include the maximum amount of food stamps a household can receive.
The cost of living changes are made annually, in compliance with the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
Here’s what to know.
Eligibility Levels Shift
It is slightly easier to qualify for SNAP under updated income eligibility levels.
A single person making up to $1,330 a month, and households earning up to $2,750 a month, in most states can still receive SNAP. That’s up from $1,305 and $2,680, respectively….