The Thrifty Food Plan is the government calculation used to determine how much a family needs for basic groceries. Many families are finding that the actual cost of food has risen far faster than the benefit amounts. This creates a painful gap where your monthly support cannot cover the cost of a healthy, balanced diet. It is a major challenge for families across the country who are trying to make ends meet each month. Here is why the math behind the benefit levels is currently failing to keep up with reality.
