The goal of the program is “to alleviate hunger and malnutrition … by increasing food purchasing power for all eligible households who apply for participation” as stated in the Food Stamp Act of 1977. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program many people in our society think of SNAP as food stamps. The Untied States Department of Agriculture oversees SNAP at the federal level (US Gov., 2015). It is a federal nutrition program that helps those on a minimal budget make it work and still allows them to buy decently healthy food items. SNAP benefits if eligible allows you to purchase food at grocery stores, some co-ops, convenience stores, and other locations. SNAP is a nutrition program it is not welfare cash. To receive SNAP benefits
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As far as resource eligibility goes on the federal standards, a household may have up to 2,250 in asset resources. Assets would include a bank account, bonds, etc. Some states include the household vehicle into the total assets. Vermont does not consider over one vehicle per an adult as an asset for resources. (Center on Budget Policy Priorities, 2012) Vermont’s state version of SNAP assistance is called 3squaresVT. This policy/program is certainly established in hopes to provide the American people with assistance and in impoverished situations, Vermont’s 3SquareVT stands for 3 square meals a day that every American and Vermont desires (VT Gov., …show more content…
This is only if they do not work or join a workforce/ job training program. If the able-bodied adult fails to work with the requirement, they are likely to be cut from the program. This can be a down fall for many people needing the assistance, often uncontrollable factors are not factored into account for the able-bodied persons unemployment. These factors could range from mental illness, transportation, education level, lack of skills. Vermont’s minimum wage is currently 9.15 per/hour, but is going to be raised to 10.50 by 2018 (Wage and Hour Division (WHD), 2015). That would make an average gross monthly income as 1,464 dollars a month with a solid 40 hours a week hours, working a minimum wage job. One would think that many people working minimum wage jobs in Vermont at time could use the assistance of 3squaresVT at points of struggle or under uncontrollable circumstances that cause poverty and possible homelessness. Vermont being more expansive with the eligibility for 3squareVT is a Pro to their policy.
Special exceptions for elderly and disabled on the federal as far as eligibility go are if they are completely dependent on the household and receives resources from (SSI) Supplemental Security Income and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
As far as resource eligibility goes on the federal standards, a household may have up to 2,250 in asset resources. Assets would include a bank account, bonds, etc. Some states include the household vehicle into the total assets. Vermont does not consider over one vehicle per an adult as an asset for resources. (Center on Budget Policy Priorities, 2012) Vermont’s state version of SNAP assistance is called 3squaresVT. This policy/program is certainly established in hopes to provide the American people with assistance and in impoverished situations, Vermont’s 3SquareVT stands for 3 square meals a day that every American and Vermont desires (VT Gov., …show more content…
This is only if they do not work or join a workforce/ job training program. If the able-bodied adult fails to work with the requirement, they are likely to be cut from the program. This can be a down fall for many people needing the assistance, often uncontrollable factors are not factored into account for the able-bodied persons unemployment. These factors could range from mental illness, transportation, education level, lack of skills. Vermont’s minimum wage is currently 9.15 per/hour, but is going to be raised to 10.50 by 2018 (Wage and Hour Division (WHD), 2015). That would make an average gross monthly income as 1,464 dollars a month with a solid 40 hours a week hours, working a minimum wage job. One would think that many people working minimum wage jobs in Vermont at time could use the assistance of 3squaresVT at points of struggle or under uncontrollable circumstances that cause poverty and possible homelessness. Vermont being more expansive with the eligibility for 3squareVT is a Pro to their policy.
Special exceptions for elderly and disabled on the federal as far as eligibility go are if they are completely dependent on the household and receives resources from (SSI) Supplemental Security Income and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families