States warn SNAP benefits may stop in November if shutdown continues
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States are warning struggling Americans who rely on food stamps to pay for groceries that they may miss out on benefits come November. "Starting October 16, SNAP [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program] benefits will not be paid until the federal government shutdown ends and funds are released to PA," reads a notice from the Pennsylvania state website. New Jersey, Maryland, New York and Texas are among the other states that have issued similar notices. The wave of announcements come after the U.S.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The USDA says SNAP food benefits could be delayed in November if the government shutdown lasts, raising concern for more than 40 million people who rely on the aid.
Key Points:
- States including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York and Texas have warned recipients that November SNAP payments may not go out on time.
- The USDA told state agencies to pause sending files to EBT vendors, which could disrupt the loading of benefits onto cards.
- The USDA has contingency funds it could use, and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says the agency should use them to pay benefits.
- The Food Research & Action Center says a delay could force families to choose between groceries, rent and other basic needs.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
If USDA does not use contingency funds, over 40 million SNAP recipients could miss November food aid, forcing families to cut groceries, rent, or other basics.
Positive Impact
USDA contingency funds or state stopgap spending could keep benefits flowing and prevent hunger for some households.
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- Major:Center on Budget and Policy Prioritieseducational / research institution
- Major:Food Research & Action Centernonprofit / NGO
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- Center on Budget and Policy Prioritieseducational / research institutionMajorEvaluated
Policy group cited for analysis and quoted on the legal requirement to use contingency funds.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Food Research & Action Centernonprofit / NGOMajorEvaluated
Advocacy organization quoted extensively on the impact of delayed SNAP benefits and the possible use of contingency funds.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - United States Department of Agriculturegovernment agency or bodyPrimaryAI selected
Federal agency overseeing SNAP and issuing the letter warning states about insufficient funds for November benefits.
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Named Agriculture Secretary addressed by the mayors and central to USDA’s response on SNAP funding.
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State whose deputy commissioner testified about expectations for federal reimbursement if the state bridges SNAP funding gaps.
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One of the states issuing similar SNAP delay notices to residents.
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One of the states issuing similar SNAP delay notices to residents.
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