FAQs on SNAP Emergency Allotments and Other Flexibilities

This resource provides information about the SNAP flexibilities authorized during COVID, with a particular focus on the Emergency Allotments. It has been updated to reflect the new USDA guidance extending SNAP Emergency Allotments to the lowest income families who were already receiving at or near the maximum available SNAP benefit. It also reflects a recent change impacting Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents.