Understanding Impact of Government Shutdown on SNAP Benefits
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The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.
DoorDash is waiving delivery fees on one order for SNAP recipients in November from selected stores, the company announced on Oct. 26. You must add a valid SNAP/EBT card to your DoorDash account before you make your purchase and then use the promo code SNAPDD at checkout. See the complete list of eligible stores:
​In guidance issued on Nov. 13, federal officials directed states to pay full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. November benefits have been in limbo since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, leaving millions of low-income households without critical food assistance. More than 11 million adults age 50 and older rely on SNAP. ​
As Congress works towards ending the government shutdown, the Supreme Court extended a pause on a federal judge's order that the Trump administration must immediately pay food stamps for this month. This means that the government can continue withholding around $4B from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program till midnight on Thursday.
Mississippi Department of Human Services announced that full SNAP benefits will roll out in November. Here's what you need to know
Most people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive less than 65% of their monthly benefits for November, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Nov. 10. The exact amount will depend on income, and some recipients may not receive payments this week if they're near the cutoff for eligibility.
In September, 9,557 households in Vanderburgh County received SNAP benefits. That breaks down to 18,737 individuals.
The longest U.S. government shutdown ended on Nov. 12. Iowa HHS says SNAP payments will resume soon. Here's how to check your balance.