I think most Americans would be surprised to find out that 24% of all active-duty service members have experienced some level of food insecurity in 2020 and 2021," said Sen. Tammy Duckworth.
It comes down to what’s known as BAH or Basic Allowance for Housing. Those payments to members of the military offset the cost of off-base housing. It’s not counted as income by the IRS or some federal assistance programs. But it is counted as income in the eligibility formula for SNAP benefits, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. So on paper, families appear to have more money than they actually do. #military #family #food #scrippsnews
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