Hunger in the United States: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced a new effort funded by the American Rescue Plan to provide adequate nutrition to more than 30 million …

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USDA Increases SNAP Benefits Up To $100 Per Household

March 25, 2021March 23, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced a 15 percent increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through September 2021, providing an estimated $3.5 billion to …