Level of benefits and eligible foods.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (b) (i) A State agency that operated the SFMNP in FY 2006 may continue to issue the same level of benefits that was provided to participants in FY 2006, even if the benefit level was less than $20; (ii) Participants served by a State agency that operated the SFMNP through a CSA program model in FY 2006 may, at the State agency's discretion, continue to receive the same CSA benefit levels that were provided to such participants in FY 2006, subject to the conditions set forth at § 249.14(e)(3), Distribution of Funds; and (iii) Participants who are participating in the SFMNP through a CSA program may receive a higher total benefit level than participants participating in a check or coupon program model, as long as that level is consistent for all Senior CSA program participants and does not exceed the $50 annual maximum per individual or household, except as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. (2) The total value of SFMNP benefits provided in a combination of program models, such as coupons/checks and bulk purchase, may not exceed the $50 maximum benefit level set forth in paragraph 249.8(b)(1). (c) (2) Benefits may be allocated on an individual or on a household basis. (3) Foods provided are intended for the sole benefit of SFMNP participants and are not meant to be shared with other non-participating household members. (4) Participants must receive SFMNP benefits free of charge.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 249.8