SNAP Benefits Remain in Limbo: States Scramble to Process PaymentsThe government reopened on November 13th, but the full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces significant challenges. SNAP benefits have been in limbo since early November due to court rulings, with the Supreme Court recently allowing the pause to continue. States have taken different actions, leading to delays in full SNAP payments reaching people in some areas. Some states used emergency funds, while others offered partial benefits or directed money to local food banks. States that issued partial benefits may face complications in recalculating remaining benefits for recipients. The situation could have been avoided, as the federal government had emergency funds set aside but claimed they couldnt be used for Novembers SNAP benefits. Over forty-two million Americans rely on this assistance for food.

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