NEW CASTLE (Sept. 28, 2020) – Delaware’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will issue another round of monthly emergency food benefits to eligible participants as part of the federal response to the coronavirus.

The emergency benefits for September will be released Sept. 29 and will be automatically loaded to recipients’ SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards for use starting Sept. 30.

Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, which was signed into law in March, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has issued emergency benefits each month to any household not already receiving the maximum monthly SNAP benefit. SNAP households that already receive the maximum monthly benefit will not receive additional funds.

The emergency benefits will allow the household’s monthly allotment to increase to the maximum amount for a household of that size, as follows:

SNAP households already received their regular September benefits on the usual issuance dates.

“The coronavirus remains a threat in Delaware, and the economic impact of COVID-19 continues to challenge families’ ability to meet their food and nutritional needs,” said DHSS

Secretary Molly Magarik. “As long as we remain under a state of emergency, we will welcome additional financial help for Delawareans trying to feed themselves and their families.”

An estimated 36,000 households will be eligible to receive the emergency allotment in September, and about $6.9 million in emergency benefits will be issued for the month.

More than 120,000 Delawareans receive SNAP benefits. Individuals may apply for SNAP at https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/ or 1-866-843-7212.

Los clientes que ya existen pueden recibir beneficios adicionales para cubrir las necesidades alimentarias

NEW CASTLE (31 de julio de 2020) – Los beneficios de emergencia se han emitido a los participantes del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) de Delaware para julio como parte de la Ley federal de Respuesta al Coronavirus de las Familias Primero (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) de 2020.

Bajo esta ley federal firmada como ley el 18 de marzo, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales de Delaware (DHSS, por sus siglas en inglés) emitió beneficios de emergencia a cualquier hogar que no esté recibiendo ya el beneficio máximo mensual de SNAP. Los hogares con SNAP que ya reciben el beneficio máximo mensual no recibirán fondos adicionales.

Los beneficios de emergencia se lanzaron el 30 de julio y se cargaron automáticamente a las tarjetas de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT, por sus siglas en inglés) de los beneficiarios de SNAP para su uso a partir del 31 de julio. Los beneficios de emergencia permitirán que el monto mensual del hogar aumente hasta la cantidad máxima para un hogar de ese tamaño, de la siguiente manera:

Los hogares con SNAP recibieron sus beneficios regulares de julio en sus fechas de entrega habituales.

Muchos hogares con SNAP también recibieron beneficios de emergencia en marzo, abril, mayo y junio. “Esta asistencia adicional ayuda a las familias de Delaware que continúan luchando para satisfacer sus necesidades alimentarias y nutricionales debido al impacto económico continuo de COVID-19,” dijo Molly Magarik, Secretaria del Gabinete del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales. “El DHSS continúa trabajando con nuestras agencias estatales y socios comunitarios para ayudar a reducir la cantidad de personas y familias que se preocupan por pasar hambre.”

Más de 120,000 residentes de Delaware reciben los beneficios de SNAP. El tamaño promedio de un hogar con SNAP en Delaware es de 2.04 personas y el monto promedio de beneficio mensual es de $233. Las personas que deseen solicitar los beneficios de SNAP en Delaware pueden hacerlo en línea a través de https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/ o por teléfono al 1-866-843-7212.

Existing clients may receive these additional benefits to support food needs

NEW CASTLE (July 31, 2020) – Emergency benefits have been issued to participants of Delaware’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for July as part of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020.  

Under this federal act signed into law March 18, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) issued emergency benefits to any household not already receiving the maximum monthly SNAP benefit. SNAP households that already receive the maximum monthly benefit will not receive additional funds.

The emergency benefits were released July 30, and were automatically loaded to recipients’ SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards for use starting July 31. The emergency benefits will allow the household’s monthly allotment to increase to the maximum amount for a household of that size, as follows:

SNAP households already received their regular July benefits on their usual issuance dates.

Many SNAP households also received emergency benefits in March, April, May and June. “This additional assistance helps Delaware families who continue to struggle to meet their food and nutritional needs because of the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19,” said Molly Magarik, Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. “DHSS continues to work with our fellow state agencies and community partners to help reduce the number of individuals and families who worry about going hungry.”

More than 120,000 Delawareans receive SNAP benefits. The average size of a SNAP household in Delaware is 2.04 individuals and the average monthly benefit amount is $233. Individuals seeking to apply for SNAP benefits in Delaware may apply online through https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/ or by phone at 1-866-843-7212. 

Los clientes que ya existen pueden recibir beneficios adicionales para cubrir las necesidades alimentarias

NEW CASTLE (28 de junio de 2020) – Los beneficios de emergencia se emitirán a los participantes del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) de Delaware para junio como parte de la Ley federal de Respuesta al Coronavirus de las Familias Primero (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) de 2020.

Bajo esta ley federal firmada como ley el 18 de marzo, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales de Delaware (DHSS, por sus siglas en inglés) emitirán beneficios de emergencia a cualquier hogar que no esté recibiendo ya el beneficio máximo mensual de SNAP. Los hogares con SNAP que ya reciben el beneficio máximo mensual no recibirán fondos adicionales.

Los beneficios de emergencia se publicarán el martes, 30 de junio, por la noche, y se cargarán automáticamente a las tarjetas de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT, por sus siglas en inglés) de los beneficiarios de SNAP para su uso a partir del miércoles, 1 de julio. Los beneficios de emergencia permitirán que el monto mensual del hogar aumente hasta la cantidad máxima para un hogar de ese tamaño, de la siguiente manera:

Los hogares con SNAP recibirán sus beneficios regulares de junio en sus fechas de entrega habituales.

Muchos hogares con SNAP también recibieron beneficios de emergencia en marzo, abril y mayo. “Estamos agradecidos de que esta ayuda adicional sigue disponible para las familias de Delaware que continúan luchando para satisfacer sus necesidades alimentarias y nutricionales debido al impacto devastador del COVID-19 en nuestra economía,” dijo la Dra. Kara Odom Walker, Secretaria del Gabinete del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales. “El DHSS continúa trabajando con nuestras agencias estatales colaboradoras y asociados de la comunidad

para ayudar a reducir el número de personas y familias que están preocupadas por pasar hambre.”

Más de 120,000 residentes de Delaware reciben los beneficios de SNAP. El tamaño promedio de un hogar con SNAP en Delaware es de 2.04 personas y el monto promedio de beneficio mensual es de $233. Las personas que deseen solicitar los beneficios de SNAP en Delaware pueden hacerlo en línea a través de Delaware ASSIST o por teléfono al 1-866-843-7212.

Existing clients may receive additional benefits to support food needs

NEW CASTLE (June 28, 2020) – Emergency benefits will be issued to participants of Delaware’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for June as part of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020.

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Under this federal act signed into law March 18, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will issue emergency benefits to any household not already receiving the maximum monthly SNAP benefit. SNAP households that already receive the maximum monthly benefit will not receive additional funds.

The emergency benefits will be released Tuesday evening, June 30, and will automatically load to recipients’ SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards for use starting Wednesday, July 1. The emergency benefits will allow the household’s monthly allotment to increase to the maximum amount for a household of that size, as follows:

SNAP households will receive their regular June benefits on their usual issuance dates.

Many SNAP households also received emergency benefits in March, April and May. “We are grateful that this additional assistance continues to be available to Delaware families who are struggling to meet their food and nutritional needs because of the devastating impact of COVID-19 on our economy,” said Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. “DHSS continues to work with our fellow state agencies and community partners to help reduce the number of individuals and families who are worried about going hungry.”

More than 120,000 Delawareans receive SNAP benefits. The average size of a SNAP household in Delaware is 2.04 individuals and the average monthly benefit amount is $233. Individuals seeking to apply for SNAP benefits in Delaware may apply online through Delaware ASSIST or by phone at 1-866-843-7212.

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