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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
J.R. Duren

New SNAP benefit amounts will take effect on October 1. Here’s what changed

Tens of millions of Americans are about to see their federal benefits go up.

Cost-of-living increases for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - government-run food benefits for low-income households - are kicking in Thursday, according to the Department of Agriculture.

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