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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009

On Feb. 17, 2009, President Obama signed the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
The Recovery Act is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart
our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a
down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so that our country can thrive in the 21st century.

FNS programs will help those workers and families hardest
hit by the economic crisis.

 

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.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
 

Women, Infants and Children

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will receive a total of $500 million:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children
-- $400 million has been provided to support participation should the Secretary determine that costs or participation exceed budget estimates
-- $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. 
 

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.

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

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.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
 

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) will receive $5 million for facility improvements and equipment upgrades.

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

 

 

Last Modified: 08/18/2009
 

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