Imagine how difficult it would be if your food budget for the month was 1/2 of what it is now? How good would you eat? Could you make that smaller amount of money work for you, your family? Well that's what most individual or families get in SNAP benefits.,,half, or more of what their budget used to be for food.SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service works with State agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. FNS also works with State partners and the retail community to improve program administration and ensure program integrity.
When my ex-husband and I were together, before he retired our budget for food was about $80-$100 a week. When he left, my food budget dropped to $60 a week and that was difficult to maintain.
What kind of food budget do you have? For how many people?
For the past year and a few months, I've been receiving SNAP since I am on a very low, fixed income. My food budget is now just under $170 for the entire month. It's nearly impossible to exist on that small budget. But that's what I receive. I do not qualify for any other benefits at this time, although my income is quite low. I am glad I have that amount...and I'm glad that there is only me.
Are you aware that because of the Government Shut-Down, thousands of individuals and families will lose their SNAP benefits completely in February?
Do You realize that this could suddenly and easily happen to you?
Do You realize that this could suddenly and easily happen to you?
You could...
*Lose your job and remain out of work for some time
*Get injured and not be able to work
*Your spouse could be in a nursing home or assisted living due to Alzheimer's, like mine. All of his retirement income, including social security goes toward that, no questions asked. Even though we were divorced in 2018, I get no support or financial help from his large income. Going into a "home", your income goes to them...not a spouse or ex. I even had to sell my house and move into a tiny apartment and re-home my 3 PuppyKids. I can barely make ends meet.
So, please take a minute and think about that. We're not bad people. We are not lazy or stupid. Life happens...and it isn't always nice.
If you have the means to help a Food Pantry or to set one up at your Church...or to help someone you know who is having a difficult time on SNAP, do it. It's so rewarding. I used to help our Food Pantry at Church. I used to give restaurant Gift Certificates to people I'd see who needed food. It always felt good...and God directed me to those who needed it most. He will do it for you, too!
And...Pray for us. Pray for all of us. Pray this Government Shut-down ends soon.
So, please take a minute and think about that. We're not bad people. We are not lazy or stupid. Life happens...and it isn't always nice.
If you have the means to help a Food Pantry or to set one up at your Church...or to help someone you know who is having a difficult time on SNAP, do it. It's so rewarding. I used to help our Food Pantry at Church. I used to give restaurant Gift Certificates to people I'd see who needed food. It always felt good...and God directed me to those who needed it most. He will do it for you, too!
And...Pray for us. Pray for all of us. Pray this Government Shut-down ends soon.
Thank you for reading this.
