Governor Laura Kelly has directed the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) to continue emergency food assistance–or SNAP– benefits to current program households. The emergency allotment increases a household’s monthly benefit to the maximum allowed for the size of the family.
“While Kansas continues its steady return to normal, the pandemic caused challenges for families–and many still need support,” Kelly said.
DCF Secretary Laura Howard issued a Declaration of Emergency Benefits due to COVID-19, which directs the agency to continue taking the necessary actions to address the impacts of the pandemic throughout the state.
The continuance of the emergency allotment is effective through December 31st, 2021, or upon the termination of the federal declaration of a Public Health Emergency–whichever happens sooner.
You can apply for food assistance here.
