Food stamp recipients who have saved up benefits may not be able to use the money soon if the government shutdown persists, state officials say.
Recipients receive money to purchase food under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
“The SNAP retail system may disallow purchases beginning on Nov. 1 even if you have funds in your account,” the Arkansas Department of Human Services said in an Oct. 22 statement.
“The ability to use existing funds after October 31, 2025, remains unclear,” Oklahoma officials stated.
Some other state officials say existing benefits will still be accessible in November and beyond if the government does not reopen….