Families With Food Assistance ("SNAP") To Get More Money As Benefits Raised

Alaskan Families To Get Additional Food Money Under New SNAP Rules 

It looks like SNAP (Food Stamp) families will automatically be getting more money to feed their families – an average of around $36 more per person per month.

The U.S. Government says increased benefits are meant to cover the rising cost of food. The funds are also geared to trying to help people buy more nutritious fresh foods, which tend to be more expensive than canned. 

You should not have to apply for this "boost" in the SNAP benefits if you're already using SNAP. The program change began in October. Money is sent on an EBT card. 

There's a government site that lists stores in each part of the United States that take SNAP. On the site, the Department of Agriculture says that approved business near Glennallen are:

• Copper Valley IGA

• Tazlina River Trading Post (which is currently rebuilding

• Bush Bottle Bin 

NOTE FROM CRNA...
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The Alaska SNAP program provides food assistance to eligible Alaska residents. SNAP benefits can be used to buy food from eligible stores statewide and participating farmers markets. The online application can be downloaded here, is available at public assistance offices, and can be mailed to you if requested. An electronic application is not currently available. You can email (hss.dpa.offices@alaska.gov) your application or mail, fax, or drop it off at any public assistance office when completed. Individuals who need assistance with their application or have questions can call the Division of Public Assistance’s Virtual Contact Center at 1-800-478-7778.