Food security has been a major focus of the American Rescue Plan Act, which provided more than $12 billion in new nutrition assistance overall. That included a 15% increase in SNAP benefits, or $1.1 billion per month in additional benefits for about 41 million participants through September. An additional nearly $900 million was funneled into the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, including a temporary increase in fruit and vegetable vouchers to $35 per month. Where can I use the Double SNAP program? ASAP Farmers Market, 340 Victoria Road, Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. East Asheville Tailgate Market, 954 Tunnel Road, Friday, 3-6 p.m. Enka-Candler Tailgate Market, 1465 Sand Hill Road, Thursday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Opens May 6.)