Given a passage and a query based on the passage, generate an unambiguous, concise and simple answer to the query from information in the passage. Note that the answer may not be present in exact form.
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Q: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility. To see if you might be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, visit our pre-screening tool. For households in the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. To get SNAP benefits, households must meet certain tests, including resource and income tests: 1  Resources. 2  Income. 3  Deductions. 4  Employment Requirements. 5  Special Rules for Elderly or Disabled. 6  Immigrant Eligibility. In fact, we’re not spending enough on food stamps. The need for food assistance is greater than food stamps can fill, and the benefit amount is too low to allow a family to purchase an adequate, healthy diet. The average monthly food stamp benefit per person is only $133.85, or less than $1.50 per person, per meal. Between 2009-2011 the purchasing power of food stamps declined by about 7%, or $47/month for a family of four, due to inflation in the cost of food. You’ve likely heard stories (and outrage) about people using food stamps to purchase “steak and lobster” as well as cigarettes and alcohol, showing up at the grocery store in a nice car, nice clothes, a nice purse or an iPhone. But the federal government sets the food stamps benefit amount at, on average, roughly $4 a day per person. Yes, someone could save up their monthly allotment to buy some high-priced food items for a special occasion. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Effective October 2016. Maximum Monthly SNAP Amounts. The chart below shows the maximum dollar amount of SNAP benefits your household can receive each month. This dollar amount is based on the number of people in your household, your income and your expenses. You could receive any amount up to or including these amounts. National Standards for reasonable amounts have been established for five necessary expenses: food, housekeeping supplies, apparel and services, personal care products and services, and miscellaneous. See the SNAP page on Applicants and Recipients for detailed information about eligibility requirements and benefits. The SNAP home page provides access to information on all aspects of the program. fns On average, 45 million people received SNAP benefits each month in fiscal year 2011, which represents a 70 percent increase over the roughly 26 million people (or one of every 11) who received benefits in 2007. The truth is, a $125 per person per month grocery budget may seem like a farce to a household currently spending $300 per person per month, but it’s actually quite achievable. *For households with more than eight people, add $5,408 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines. To see if you might be eligible for SNAP benefits, use SNAP's pre-screening tool. Related Links. ¡ 1 Exija Sus Derechos! - 4300 S. ¡ 2 EXIJA SUS DERECHOS! Usted Tiene El Derecho - DHS 8219 S. ¡ 3 La tarjeta Illinois Link se acepta en mercados de agricultores selectos! DHS 9201 S.  4 B Attitude - Folic Acid - DHS 4758. 5  AABD Cash Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled - DHS 587. 6  Active Play for Families - DHS 4586. Query: average amount food stamps per one person in al for a month
A: The average monthly food stamp benefit per person is only $133.85, or less than $1.50 per person.
Rationale: The passage details the eligibility and resources provided by SNAP. The passage includes information on individual per meal food stamp benefit, that can be used to answer the query.
Q: How to Harvest Butternut Squash When picking butternut squash, carefully cut the fruit from the vine with a sharp knife. Make sure about 2 inches of stem is still attached to the squash. Planting flowers near the squash plants encourages bee to pollinate the plants. Harvest Once blossoms appear and pollination takes place, zucchini will grow quickly in the warm weather and may be ready to pick in as few as four days or up to a week. Harvest zucchini when it is about 2 inches in diameter and about 6 to 8 inches long. Don't allow the squash to get too big or overripe, or it will be tough and seedy. For more delicate texture, zucchini can be harvested when it is even smaller. The blossoms can also be used in gourmet dishes. Zucchini should be ready to pick about two months after it is planted. Once you've started harvesting, continuing to pick the squash encourages the plant to produce more. Cutting the zucchini off with a knife prevents damage to the plant. Zucchini can be stored for up to two weeks. Spaghetti Squash. 1  Light: Full sun. 2  Fruit size: 9 to 10 inches long. 3  Matures: 90 to 100 days. 4  Plant spacing: 48 to 60 inches apart. 5  Plant Size: Long vine. Fruit size: 9 to 10 inches long; Matures: 90 to 100 days; Plant spacing: 48 to 60 inches apart; Plant Size: Long vine; Heirloom. Surprise: This winter squash looks like spaghetti on the inside! Scoop out the lengths of mild, slightly sweet flesh and use it like spaghetti for low-cal dishes. The outside of the spaghetti squash begins white and changes to pale yellow when mature. Each plant yields an average of 4-5 fruits. After harvesting, the fruits will store for several weeks. 4 Comments on How and When to Pick Summer Squash. 1  My squash plants always get a fungus of some kink. 2  Hi, Tee. 3  I am trying my hand at summer squash this year.I found your site very informative.thank you for the help.this is my 2nd year of growing my own garden,it is so relaxing and I know where and how my vegetables were grown. 4  Hi my name is Sarah. Once cured, the fruit should be stored in a cool dry place (40-50 F./4-10 C.) such as a basement or garage. Don’t let them freeze. Properly stored, your butternut squash harvest should last from three to six months. Rated 5 out of 5 by Elisa Gonzales from I have 17 squash growing on one plant. This does take up a great deal of space and have almost covered my garden area, but the taste and abundance of squash is tremendous. Now that you know when to harvest butternut squash and how to harvest butternut squash, you need to know how to store them. After you finish picking butternut squash, it needs to be cured. All that means is that you have to let the squash sit at room temperature for a week or two to fully harden the skin. Spaghetti Squash is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 5. Rated 5 out of 5 by from I have 17 squash growing on one plant. This does take up a great deal of space and have almost covered my garden area, but the taste and abundance of squash is tremendous. Rated 5 out of 5 by from I planted two plants and 23 fruits have set on them. When to Harvest Butternut Squash It’s time for picking butternut squash when the rind is hard and they have turned a deep, solid tan. It’s best to leave the majority of your crop on the vine until late September or October to ensure the thick skins necessary for winter storage, but make sure you have your butternut squash harvest in before the first frost. How to Harvest Butternut Squash. When picking butternut squash, carefully cut the fruit from the vine with a sharp knife. Make sure about 2 inches of stem is still attached to the squash. Short stems or no stems at all invite bacteria in through the temporary soft spot where the stem once was. Query: how long does squash take to harvest
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Properly stored, your butternut squash harvest should last from three to six months.