Human services warns SNAP benefits may be delayed; contingency funds remain unsettled
Human services staff reported that regular federal SNAP funding is likely withheld during the federal shutdown; a federal court directed USDA to consider contingency funds (about $5 billion), but distribution mechanics are unclear. Locally the department reported 1,930 cases, $545,636 issued in September and 65 cases pending.
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Janelle, a Benton County human services staffer, updated the board on SNAP operations and local impacts amid a federal shutdown.
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