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Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program |
The
Recovery Act increases benefits
for SNAP recipients. Starting in
April, a participating household
of four will receive an increase
of $80 in benefits. Over 5
years, the increases in benefits
are estimated to total $20
billion. The Recovery Act also provides nearly $300 million to
States for SNAP administrative
expenses in FY 2009
and 2010.
--
Recovery Act & SNAP |
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Women,
Infants and Children |
The
Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program for Women, Infants and
Children (WIC) will receive a
total of $500 million:
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$400 million has
been provided to
support
participation should
the Secretary
determine that costs
or participation
exceed budget
estimates |
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$100 million has
been provided to
establish, improve,
or administer WIC
management
information systems
to include changes
necessary to meet
new legislative or
regulatory
requirements. |
--
Recovery Act & WIC |
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National
School Lunch Program |
The
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
will receive $100 million for
competitive grants to schools
for the
purchase of school food service
equipment.
--
Recovery Act & NSLP |
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The
Emergency Food Assistance
Program |
The
Emergency Food Assistance
Program (TEFAP) will receive
$100 million to purchase
commodities for food banks to
refill emptying shelves and $50
million to assist with
administrative functions.
--
Recovery Act & TEFAP |
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Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations |
The
Food Distribution Program on
Indian Reservations (FDPIR) will
receive $5 million for facility
improvements and equipment
upgrades.
--
Recovery Act & FDPIR |
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Last
Modified:
04/29/2009
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