Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink - and there's a big push to make sure they're not surprised.
Officials in 32 states and other jurisdictions have been using texts, voicemails, snail mail, flyers and social media posts - all in multiple languages - to let recipients know that their extra food stamps end after February’s payments.
A public notice in Michigan urged the 1.3 million recipients in that state to “seek needed resources” to make up for the cuts. “It’s such a lifesaver,” said Benitez, who was previously homeless, but now lives in a subsidized one-bedroom apartment. “Food is such a huge expense. It’s a little nerve-wracking to think about not having that.”“What happens if it goes bad?” she said.
Experts credit the emergency funds with making sure most Americans had enough food to eat, despite the pandemic. About 10% of U.S. households had trouble obtaining sufficient food in 2020 and 2021, roughly unchanged from pre-COVID levels. “The emergency allotments were always intended to be temporary and they did tremendous good during a very difficult time in our country,” Dean said. “The process of unwinding from them will certainly be difficult for families who are counting on those benefits.”
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