It’s unclear when November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, will begin showing up in accounts. And beneficiaries aren’t the only ones having a hard time with the delays and lack of predictability. The ordeal is also putting strain on local grocers — especially those in underserved areas.
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A federal court ordered the Trump Administration to tap a contingency fund as the shutdown continues. But, the administration said Monday that it would only fund benefits halfway, and they’ll likely come late.
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