Tight on Space, Island Anti-Hunger Network Eyes Solutions
Gazette Article
Posted on: October 25, 2021 - 8:10am
Island’s Food Equity Network
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DO YOU QUALIFY FOR SNAP?
SNAP Eligibility Requirements
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is responsible for providing households with monthly benefits that can be used to purchase nutritious food items.
You may be eligible to receive food assistance benefits if you are:
- Living on a small or fixed income
- Employed but have a low income
- Unemployed and looking for a new job
- Retired or disabled and unable to work
SNAP INCOME ELIGIBILIITY STANDARDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022
Effective October 1, 2021- September 30, 2022
| Household Size | Monthly Net Income (100% of FPL) | Monthly Gross Income (130% of FPL) |
1 | $1,074 | $1,396 |
| 2 | $1,452 | $1,888 |
| 3 | $1,830 | $2,379 |
| 4 | $2,209 | $2,871 |
| 5 | $2,587 | $3,363 |
| 6 | $2,965 | $3,855 |
| 7 | $3,344 | $4,347 |
| 8 | $3,722 | $4,838 |
| Each Additional Household Member Add | +$379 | +$492 |