Yes, TANF and SNAP Assistance are different, but they are both Government Programs to support low-income families. We describe below the differences between these two assistance programs.
How does the SNAP program help families?
- Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)- known as Food Stamps, its purpose is to provide low-income families also to a zero-income household acquire food in addition to their daily needs.
- The beneficiaries can buy some meat, fruits, dairy products, poultry, bread, and any non-alcoholic drinks.
- SNAP benefits are secured onto the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. According to MARCA.
- Beneficiaries are not allowed to have cash.
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What can TANF do to the beneficiary?
An assistance that can assure financial assistance to low-income families with minor children. TANF beneficiaries can spend to buy food but usually plan is to help families, pay house rent, purchase household things, and pay for laundry, and internet. The program’s target is to help households contain some basic needs during difficulties. They can also buy personal hygiene products and medicines.
TANF beneficiaries can use the benefits in cash and also be provided through an EBT card.
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