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In 2021, 822 recipients (409 households) in Madison County participated in the Program compared to 930 recipients (434 households) in 2020.
Overall, $1,553,987 in food assistance payments were allocated to Madison County recipients in 2021.
In 2020, $1,181,983 was allocated for Madison 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 Madison County 2012-2021
| Year | Number of recipients |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,382 |
| 2013 | 1,354 |
| 2014 | 1,327 |
| 2015 | 1,307 |
| 2016 | 1,198 |
| 2017 | 1,139 |
| 2018 | 1,032 |
| 2019 | 930 |
| 2020 | 822 |
| 2021 | 726 |
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