He food benefits program USDA's newest program will officially launch in the summer of 2024. However, the deadline for states to sign up to be a part of it was January 1 and Florida decided not to participate.
Since you did not register on time, the state governed by Ron DeSantis, rejected more than US$250,000,000 in nutritional aid, according to the Florida Policy Institute portal. With this money, it is estimated that it would have helped feed more than 2,000,000 children in Florida, in addition to stimulating economic activity by up to US$466,000,000.
Given the situation, Mallory McManus, from the Florida Department of Children and Families, which administers the programs in the state, assured that the entity has the necessary resources to care for children, so no additional federal program is necessary that “inherently it always comes with some conditions.”
Although it is not known precisely what the reasons for the rejection were, It is highlighted that in this program the states must cover half of the cost of administering the funds provided by the Federal Governmentso there is speculation that this may be one of the reasons why Florida decided to forego aid completely.
What is the food assistance program that will not be accessible in Florida?
The intent of this federal program is to help low-income parents pay for food during the summer. Through the Children's Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) Program, it seeks to provide food assistance through preloaded cards that low-income parents can use to purchase food during the months of June, July and August.
Have fun cooking vegetables and fruits of all colors for your child. This will get her attention and motivate her to eat.
Congress officially approved this benefit last December. However, it is estimated that it will not be until the summer of 2024 that eligible families in the states that signed up will receive US$40 per month for each child in the household.
It should be noted that this program was launched during the pandemic as a temporary option. However, given the good results, it was decided to preserve it because food insecurity was reduced and nutrition improved among children in the benefited areas.
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