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(undated) — Massachusetts residents who depend on federal food subsidies are about to get a little more help. The average federal nutrition assistance benefit is set to increase by about $36 per person per month in October, according to federal officials. The adjustments are based on a number of factors, including rising food prices and changes in dietary habits. The amount of the benefit is expected to be reevaluated on a more regular basis under the terms of a federal farm bill passed three years ago.