Did the economic recovery legislation affect food stamp benefits?
Yes, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, passed earlier this year, temporarily boosts maximum food stamp benefits by 13.6 percent. All food stamp households —that’s 36 million people— will benefit from this increase, with most households receiving about $20 to $24 extra per person each month. This helps the program be more responsive to vulnerable families just at a time when it’s needed most. Thank you, Stacy. For more information on the food stamp program, please visit CenterOnBudget.org.
