New Mexicans' SNAP benefits could be delayed if government shutdown continues

New Mexicans' SNAP benefits could be delayed if government shutdown continues

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the government shutdown in its third week, New Mexicans who rely on food assistance could see delays. The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states across the country that if the shutdown continues, SNAP benefits will not be distributed. Story continues below Beyond the Forecast: How New Mexico’s winds have fueled damaging fires in the state News: Woman sentenced for driving drunk with child in vehicle and causing cra…

SNAP Benefits Being Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown

DULUTH, Minn. — Starting tomorrow, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP is being impacted nationwide due to the Federal Government Shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income individuals and families afford food during tough times; however, starting Thursday, the program will be temporarily frozen nationwide because of the Government Shutdown “After today, we will not be able to approve any snap issu…

Federal shutdown could delay $90 million in SNAP benefits to New Mexicans, state official warns

The federal government recently informed the state November food benefits are not funded and will not be issued to New Mexico families.

NM SNAP benefits for November threatened due to shutdown, HCA secretary says

Health Care Authority Secretary Kari Armijo told lawmakers Wednesday that SNAP benefits will likely be delayed or cut completely in November, according to a letter from the USDA, which cited the ongoing federal government shutdown. (Stock photo by hapabapa/Getty Images)The United States Agriculture Department informed states including New Mexico that it will not pay for food stamps in November if the ongoing government shutdown continues, the st…

November SNAP benefits at risk if federal government shutdown continues

States have been warned that the federal shutdown has left insufficient funds to issue November SNAP benefits. But Missouri has sufficient funds available to continue Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

New, pending SNAP benefits to end amid federal government shutdown

BRAINERD — Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and a suspension of federal funding, both pending and new applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Crow Wing County will not be approved, effective Thursday, Oct. 16. "We understand the impact this may have and are committed to keeping you informed as the situation evolves," a Crow Wing County press release stated. Residents may still apply for SNAP be…