USDA Financial Aid to Havre Farmworkers: COVID-19 Expenses Reimbursed for Essential Workforce

USDA’s Farm and Food Workers Relief Program in Havre: Assessing Eligibility for $600 One-Time Payments

Centro De Familia’s Benjamin Wynn Clarifies USDA’s COVID-19 Support Program for Field and Livestock Workers

According to Hi-Line Today, the USDA is currently in Havre as part of their Farm and Food Workers Relief program assessing if enough individuals meet the criteria for their one time $600 payments aimed at field and livestock workers. Benjamin Wynn from Centro De Familia is the organization facilitating these distributions and clarified the program’s objectives during an interview with New Media Broadcasters. He explained that the initiative was initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic and aims to provide financial support to farm workers through a $600 one time payment.

Contrary to a common misconception, Wynn emphasized that the program extends beyond migrant workers. To be eligible for the payment, individuals are required to provide proof of identification and employment and demonstrating at least one hour of work during the pandemic period. This initiative underscores the USDA’s commitment to assisting farm workers during challenging times recognizing their indispensable contributions to the agricultural sector.

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USDA’s Commitment to Havre Farm and Food Workers: Ensuring Eligible Individuals Receive Necessary Financial Aid

The USDA’s involvement in Havre reaffirms their dedication to guaranteeing that eligible farm and food workers obtain the necessary financial aid. By conducting surveys and verifying qualifications, the USDA intends to allocate one-time payments to deserving individuals within the community. This endeavor serves as a concrete manifestation of governmental assistance for vital workers who have been instrumental in upholding food security amid the pandemic.

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