CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio — On Monday, the federal government announced it would partially fund SNAP benefits for the millions of Americans who rely on them. However, it’s still gonna be some time before they see that money in their account .

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1.45 million Ohioans receive SNAP benefits. And until Nov. 1, it helped many make ends meet.

“It worked great, really, it helped out especially with my income and stuff that I do have,” said Felicia Messer, a SNAP benefit recipient.

Messer lives in Hamilton County, where over 105,00 people receive SNAP benefits according to state data.

Over in Clermont County, there are more than 16,500 recipients of SNAP, including Regina Marshall, who says she's struggling to make it.

“It’s been really hard

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