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County: November SNAP benefits distributed despite federal shutdown; HEAP decision still pending
Summary
Chautauqua County officials said New York State uploaded funds and November SNAP benefits began going out to recipients; HEAP approval remains pending on federal reopening and the county is exploring contingency plans with nearby counties and food banks.
Chautauqua County staff told the Human Services Committee on Nov. 12 that state and county actions allowed SNAP benefits for November to be distributed to local recipients despite a federal government shutdown, but that HEAP funding remains uncertain pending federal action.
Carmela Hernandez, commissioner of mental hygiene and social services, said New York State submitted funding into the FNS vendor system and county…
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