i didnt know the food benefits were going to be cut until a couple of days ago. i was just going to find out. i first heard there would be benefits for november but if they dont vote in october, there would be no benefits for december. i saw a news article that says there wont be benefits in november now. so the story changed.
people go through a whole eligibility process. and are given certifications for things like six months at a time or a year a time.