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Ramsey County warns SNAP benefits could stop Nov. 1 amid federal shutdown; county processing continues
Summary
Ramsey County officials told the board that USDA funding for SNAP may run out because of the federal shutdown, potentially preventing the county from issuing November benefits.
Ramsey County officials told the Board of Commissioners on Oct. 21 that the federal government shutdown risks interrupting food‑assistance payments and could prevent the county from issuing November SNAP benefits.
Deputy Chief of Staff Andrew Greenlee said USDA notified Minnesota that funding for SNAP is running out, and that DCYF must issue a 10‑day notice to recipients if benefits cannot be issued. Greenlee said county leaders are meeting daily with state and federal…
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