Beneficiaries of a food and utility assistance program in Chelsea, Massachusetts, will receive their final payment of up to $400.
738 selected households will receive their final payment ranging from $200 to $400 to subsidize food and utility bills in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Recipients will have the funds loaded onto the debit cards that were issued to them in March.
How can I qualify for Chealsea Stimulus Checks?
To qualify for these stimulus checks, individuals had to submit their applications in December 2022, and the beneficiaries were chosen by those overseeing the guaranteed income program through a weighted lottery last February.
Although these stimulus checks only provide assistance for three months, they can still help families facing financial difficulties. Eligibility for the program requires residency in Chelsea.
To be eligible for the three-month stimulus checks, your income had to be at or below 30% of the area median.
The amount of the payments varies depending on the size of the household. For single individuals, the maximum amount is $200, while two-member households can receive up to $300.
Households with three, four, or more members can receive a maximum of $400 per month for three months.
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When will the third payment take place for the Chelsea Eats Program beneficiaries?
The last stimulus check for residents of Chelsea will be issued on May 15, 2023. This 40,000-person city was significantly impacted by the pandemic, affecting both the health and financial situations of its citizens.
The initiative was implemented last December 2022, and its results have since been reported.
According to participants, their financial situations had improved as a result of the stimulus checks.
Despite their newfound economic stability, there was no negative impact on their desire to continue working.
This suggests that the stimulus checks have been effective, even after only six months of implementation.
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