Food Stamp Efforts Pays Off - $205,389 in Federal Bonus
“Better Than Average” campaign revitalizes payment accuracy; DHSS gives $20,000 to Food Bank of Alaska to benefit programs to feed hungry kids this summer.
(Anchorage, Alaska) — U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Under Secretary Eric Bost recognized Alaska’s Food Stamp program as one of the three most improved in the nation today during an event held at the Food Bank of Alaska. Bost awarded the Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services (DHSS ) $205,389 for its successful effort to improve payment accuracy. “This achievement is a result of decisive action and hard work. It is satisfying to receive national recognition for our efforts,” said DHSS Commissioner Joel Gilbertson.