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Update 11/15/2021: Food Stamp Benefits (SNAP) Increased by 25% Beginning 10/1/2021
Food Stamp Benefits (SNAP) increased by 25%
What you need to know:
- Beginning October 1st, 2021, your food stamp (SNAP) benefits increased by 25%.
- This is a permanent increase, unlike the 15% COVID release increase that ended recently.
- The increase will amount to an additional $36.24 per person, per month; or $1.19 per day.
- Read more about the increase in SNAP benefits
- If you're not already receiving SNAP benefits, but think you might need help buying food, find out more about eligibility and how to apply
Update: 5/6/21 - Get Help with Funeral Expenses
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Helps Pay Funeral Expenses.
FEMA May Assist in Paying Funeral Expenses for Loved Ones who Died of COVID-19.
What you need to know:
- If you lost a loved one due to COVID-19, you may be eligible to receive up to $9,000 for funeral expenses.
- To see if you are eligible for this help, contact FEMA directly at 844-684-6333.
- Beware of scammers. FEMA will not contact you first and won’t ask you to pay anything for this benefit. Don’t give out your own or your deceased loved ones financial or personal information to someone who calls you first.
- Read more about the FEMA funeral assistance.
