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Ashe County DSS warns SNAP, LIEAP and some assistance could halt if federal shutdown continues
Summary
County Department of Social Services staff told commissioners that North Carolina has funds to cover SNAP benefits through October but not beyond; LIEAP funds are at risk and other programs may be delayed, though Medicaid benefits continue.
Ashe County Department of Social Services staff briefed commissioners about the likely local impacts of an ongoing federal government shutdown and distributed handouts describing program-by-program effects.
Tracy, representing DSS, said the state has enough funds to continue SNAP benefits through October but that benefits for November may not be available unless federal funding is renewed. She said the county will…
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