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Every day, Georgians work hard to support their families. More than 300,000 working families are low income and struggle to provide for their daily needs and their futures. The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute’s series, Strengthening the Foundation, examines the public systems tasked with expanding economic opportunity for individuals and families, carefully analyzes data, and makes policy recommendations to strengthen Georgia’s foundation. This latest report in the series examines successful strategies that Georgia can implement to increase families’ self-sufficiency using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds.

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DHS states: “Households may continue to redeem benefits issued to their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card prior to Nov. 1, 2025, at any SNAP authorized retailer.” 

However, as DHS reported before, the November SNAP benefits will be suspended until federal funds are available. 

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Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form: