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Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 11:52 AM CSTUpdated: Jan 14, 2021 / 12:04 PM CSTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard announced today that benefits through the food assistance program, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), will increase temporarily.The maximum allotments for food assistance will increase 15% for each household in January and will continue through June 2021. For the six-month period, the maximum allowable allotment for a family of four has been temporarily increased to $782.“The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021&nbsp;allows states to provide this additional assistance,” Howard said. “These added funds are imperative to ensure Kansas families have access to food in these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic.”Those that already receive food assistance don’t have to take any action to receive the increased benefit.In January, funds will come in three issuances: The regular benefit was issued between Jan. 1 – 10 ; the 15% temporary increase will be available to each household as a supplement on Jan. 21; and the emergency food assistance allotment will be issued Jan. 22 – 30.The February through June temporary maximum benefit will be issued on the regular issuance dates of the 1st&nbsp;through 10th&nbsp;of the month. In July, benefits will return to the regular benefit amount.The temporary increase in maximum allotments are:The temporary minimum allotment for household size 1 to 2 is $19.All food assistance benefits are based on household size, household income and allowable deductions.Those interested in applying for food assistance can visit the DCF website at&nbsp;&nbsp;or contact their local service center.Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe NowDownload the KSN News App and stay up-to-date wherever you are. You can even watch KSN News live for free!✕× Close Ad

Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 11:52 AM CSTUpdated: Jan 14, 2021 / 12:04 PM CSTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard announced today that benefits through the food assistance program, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), will increase temporarily.The maximum allotments for food assistance will increase 15% for each household in January and will continue through June 2021. For the six-month period, the maximum allowable allotment for a family of four has been temporarily increased to $782.“The Consolidated Appropriations Act of...

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