Hennepin, metro cities boost food aid amid SNAP delays
Hennepin County and other Twin Cities cities and counties have stepped in to fund emergency food aid after SNAP payments were delayed during the federal shutdown. With the shutdown over, states are transitioning from partial or paused SNAP payments to full November benefits — USDA guidance says most states can access funds within 24 hours but beneficiaries may see staggered deposits spread over several days up to about a week, so local aid remains important in the short term.
📌 Key Facts
- The recent government shutdown has ended.
- With the shutdown over, states are transitioning from partial or paused SNAP payments to full November benefits.
- Officials expect the transition to reduce some pressure on food shelves once SNAP funds are loaded.
- USDA guidance after the reopening says most states can access SNAP funds within 24 hours.
- Despite quick state access, beneficiaries may see staggered deposit timing over several days, up to about a week.
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States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
New information:
- With the shutdown over, states are transitioning from partial or paused SNAP payments to full November benefits, reducing some pressure on food shelves once funds are loaded.
- USDA’s post‑reopening guidance suggests most states can access SNAP funds within 24 hours, but beneficiaries may see staggered deposits over several days up to about a week.