USDA Announces SNAP Benefit Suspension

It was announced last week that the USDA will be suspending SNAP benefits starting November 1 because of the government shutdown.

SNAP is the program that provides food assistance to low-income families. In a letter sent by the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, it said, “If the current lapse in appropriations continues, there will be insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million individuals across the nation.” According to a memo obtained by CNN , “The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will not tap into its $6 billion contingency fund to cover food stamp benefits next month if the shutdown continues.”

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