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SNAP Decisions: Amid food assistance uncertainty, Southeast Ohio Foodbank navigates spike in demand
Amid uncertainty over November SNAP benefits, the Southeast Ohio Foodbank is contending with an influx in demand.
The Trump administration has announced plans to distribute partial SNAP benefits in November after rulings from two federal judges to resume payments.
Some 42 million recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will have to wait for them to be restored after losing them on Saturday.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides government assistance to bring food and other necessities to low-income households.
Food pantries remain unusually busy as it's unclear how soon SNAP payments will arrive amid the government shutdown.
New York State Police arrested Bonnie Crevier, 53, of Jay on Sunday on multiple charges related to their investigation into suspected welfare fraud. Police were notified of the possible fraud by the Essex County Department of Social Services in August.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday signaled that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could restart as soon as this week.
Michigan joined a multi-state lawsuit seeking federal contingency funds for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.