USDA Increases Monthly SNAP Benefits by 40% Post author:fbanys Post published:April 22, 2020 Post category:News USDA Increases Monthly SNAP Benefits by 40% Read Press Release.>/a> Feeding New York State shares the United States Department of Agriculture news that emergency benefit increases have reached $2.0 billion per month for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households across all 50 states and 3 territories to increase food security during the coronavirus national emergency. These emergency benefits represent a 40% increase in overall monthly SNAP benefits, significantly increasing food purchasing power for American families. You Might Also Like New executive director hired at FNYS September 29, 2016 Feeding New York State has new slate of officers August 24, 2016 FNYS Response NYS Budget April 12, 2018