Part 1. Definition
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.
Part 2. Example
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
Answer: The average monthly food stamp benefit per person is only $133.85, or less than $1.50 per person.
Explanation: 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.
Part 3. Exercise
Add another 30 to 60 minutes for an international departure leaving at a peak time. It's better to arrive at the gate early and catch up on your reading, than to arrive on time and miss your flight (most carriers secure the plane doors five minutes before departure time!). Airport Information Confirm from the list below when you need to arrive at the airport and learn more about the products and services available there. All suggested airport arrival times are approximate, and can fluctuate based on weather, holidays, and busy travel periods. Dulles recommends arriving at the airport 2 1/2 to 3 hours before departure time for an international flight. I tend to leave myself 2 1/2 hours if my airline has allowed me to check in on-line, because then I only have to queue in the shorter, faster line to check my luggage and get my passport vetted. Cathay Pacific Announces Nonstop Service from Dulles International to Hong Kong To Launch Flights with Airbus A350-1000 on September 16, 2018 Content replaced with JS Before you head to the airport though, check your flight time. Check your flight status at IAD to determine if there are any changes in your itinerary. Once you’ve confirmed your IAD flight status, many airlines recommend you arrive at the airport at least two hours early for domestic flights and three hours prior to international flights. Washington D.C. Airport Parking & Transportation Information At the departure airport. When you arrive at the departure airport, you can check in for your flight in the following ways: Visit a self-service kiosk, where you can print your boarding pass and check baggage. See a United representative at the United check-in counter. Dulles can be a little confusing. Especially if you have to park your car, you want to give yourself extra time for that. My theory is always better to be safe than sorry. You don't want to miss your flight. If you get there early, then get something to eat, find your gate, and bring along a good book or magazine to help pass the time. For international flights, we encourage you to be at the gate no later than 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you are departing from the following airports, please be advised that you are required to be at the gate at a specific time before departure, as additional security or documentation checks may be required: All air travelers must arrive at the airport well in advance of their international flights. They'll need time to check baggage and might need to check in for the flight. In addition, all passengers must pass through the Transportation Security Administration screening checkpoint before receiving access to the airport's secure boarding area. When you arrive at the departure airport, you can check in for your flight in the following ways: Visit a self-service kiosk, where you can print your boarding pass and check baggage See a United representative at the United check-in counter Query: how early should i arrive for an international flight at iad
Answer:
You should arrive three hours prior to international flights at IAD.