The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) acknowledged the U.S. Supreme Court decision late Friday night that allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to temporarily halt full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits nationwide. After issuing partial November benefits to over 586,000 households on Friday, the state had planned to release full benefits this weekend, but paused due to federal obstacles.

NCDHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai noted more than 190,000 North Carolina households received $16 or less—or nothing at all—under the reduced benefits rollout.

“Our department stands ready to issue full benefits to the North Carolinians who depend on SNAP to feed their families and buy nutritious groceries – all we need is clarity from t

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