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SNAP Benefits Halted In MD Due To Government Shutdown
The USDA halted November SNAP benefits nationwide due to funding shortages amid the government shutdown, affecting 42 million people who rely on food assistance programs.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture directed state and regional SNAP agencies to halt transmission of November benefits due to insufficient federal funding after October 31st, USDA FNS said.
- Because SNAP is 100% federally funded through USDA Food and Nutrition Service, the federal government shutdown left insufficient funds to cover November benefits.
- At least 42 million people rely on SNAP, including nearly 3 million Floridians, and the average household benefit is about $370 per month.
- Feeding organizations are preparing as Feeding Missouri urges support for increased demand, while state social services departments say they will process SNAP applications and mid-certifications received on or after Nov. 1 and advise stretching October balances into November.
- Advocates warn of panic among families while local food banks and pantries prepare contingency plans, as Signe Anderson cautions cuts risk health and housing and Courtney Oliver highlights $65 per can specialty baby formula stress.
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