The Nutrition Assistance Program in Puerto
Rico is most similar to the FSP, although there are real
differences. For example:
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the Commonwealth may use a small portion of
its grant money to finance projects that are likely to improve or
stimulate agriculture, food production, and food distribution.
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Puerto Rico allows 25% of the assistance
benefit to be used as cash for the purchase of food. All benefits
are distributed via electronic benefit debit cards, or Electronic
Benefit Transfer (EBT), just like the FSP.
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