Jlast year was not kind to United States residents of middle and low income households in America. The first quarter of the year was marked by supply chain issues which saw the price of several groceries such as bread, milk and eggs increase significantly.
As residents across the country tried to navigate these price hikes, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions on Russian oil imports sent the economy into a new spiral, the price of gas reaching record highs in the following months.
In fact, the state of California was one of the hardest hit, with the average price of a gallon of gas exceeding six dollars, making it the most expensive state to fill up your car with. wide margin.
With inflation reaching 40-year highs, the Federal Reserve stepped in to introduce a series of interest rate hikes, which acted as a ballast to runaway inflation. As gas prices continue to fall, America is still in the midst of a cost of living crisis, with interest rate hikes now leaving the economy on the brink of recession.
Given the situation, many residents have turned to social assistance schemes to help them meet their basic expenses. One of the lesser known programs in the state of California is the General Assistance Program.
What is General Assistance?
General Assistance (GA) is a California program that provides cash assistance to indigent adults and emancipated minors who cannot support themselves and live in Almeda County.
It is important to remember that the GA is not a social assistance measure and that the amount distributed to eligible persons is a loan.
The maximum benefit under the GA scheme is $336 per month for singles and $548 per month for couples.