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SNAP recipients approved for additional aid in 20 counties hit by Zeta

Those who qualify automatically get an additional 40 percent of their monthly benefits loaded to their EBT cards. 
November 17, 2020

SNAP replacement benefits coming to three counties hit by Hurricane Sally

Thousands of SNAP recipients in Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia counties are set to receive automatic replacement benefits as a result of Hurricane Sally, the Alabama Department of Human Resources announced Thursday. Recipients who received their benefits Sept. 1 through Sept. 16 will receive a replacement of 50 percent of their regular monthly benefit. Those who … Continued
September 25, 2020

More than 75 percent of Alabama child care facilities now open

More Alabama child care facilities are now open than at any time since March. According to a study of child care facilities conducted by the Alabama Department of Human Resources in early September, 76 percent of all child care facilities in Alabama are open. That is an increase from 63 percent open in late July. … Continued
September 22, 2020

Thieves targeting food stamp recipients via text messages

The Alabama Department of Human Resources on Wednesday warned the public that thieves are targeting people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit cards, commonly known as food stamps, through text messages.  The text messages typically request personal information, including Social Security numbers, bank account numbers and SNAP electronic benefits transfer card or PIN numbers, … Continued
September 17, 2020

Pandemic EBT benefits begin rolling out to eligible Alabama students

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced on Wednesday that Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) benefits were received by more than 115,000 Alabama households over the weekend in Phase 1 of the multi-phase rollout. P-EBT benefits are being provided to households that have children in grades K-12 who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school … Continued
May 7, 2020

Governor Ivey awards $1.89 million to help victims of domestic violence and elder abuse

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced awards of $1.89 million in grants to support organizations and programs that help victims of domestic violence and elder abuse throughout the state. “No one should ever have to experience the horrors of domestic violence or elder abuse, but there is hope for those who unfortunately do become victims,” … Continued
October 9, 2018