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In 2021, 1,686 recipients (873 households) in Benton County participated in the Program compared to 1,709 recipients (859 households) in 2020.
Overall, $3,273,232 in food assistance payments were allocated to Benton County recipients in 2021.
In 2020, $2,234,318 was allocated for Benton County program participants.
Qualified recipients in the Program are eligible to receive financial assistance in the form of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, which then can be used to buy groceries. The Program is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's larger Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Number of Food Assistance Program Participants in Benton County 2012-2021
| Year | Number of recipients |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,524 |
| 2013 | 2,498 |
| 2014 | 2,252 |
| 2015 | 2,162 |
| 2016 | 2,046 |
| 2017 | 2,023 |
| 2018 | 1,873 |
| 2019 | 1,709 |
| 2020 | 1,686 |
| 2021 | 1,639 |
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