Food stamps for historic boost in October
CBSN
The 42 million Americans who collect food stamps will receive an average boost of 27% to their benefits beginning on October 1, marking the largest increase in the history of the safety-net program.
The permanent increase was announced in August by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the official name for food stamps. Despite the hike, most households may only see a "modest" rise in benefits because a temporary 15% boost to SNAP benefits directed by the Biden administration's American Rescue Plan expired on September 30, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a liberal think tank.
Still, most households will see an increase in their benefits beginning this month, although the timing will depend on their state's payment schedule.
