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Federal shutdown halts additional SNAP issuance; WIC funding briefly extended, Dare County staff say
Summary
County staff told commissioners the federal shutdown stopped extra SNAP issuance for November (affecting about 1,800 individuals, roughly $375,000/month) while state funds appear able to support WIC through Nov. 30; county programs continue case processing but cannot disburse additional SNAP until the federal government reopens.
Dare County health and human services staff updated the Board on the local impacts of the federal government shutdown on SNAP and WIC benefits.
Sheila Davies said SNAP additional issuance ended Nov. 1; about 1,800 individuals (approximately 1,000 accounts that cover family members) are affected and the county’s typical monthly SNAP payments total about $375,000. County staff must continue case processing,…
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