Judge lays out path for SNAP benefits
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Yes, Connecticut officials said that EBT cards will indeed continue to work during the government shutdown, even in November when no new SNAP funds will be issued. The USDA confirmed this in a statement sent to all SNAP state agencies.
Groups like Connecticut Voices for Children and Connecticut Social Services are encouraging SNAP recipients to spend their benefits before Nov. 1.
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Federal judges rule Trump administration must continue SNAP benefits, Connecticut lawmakers react
(WFSB) -Two federal judges have ruled the Trump administration must continue to fund SNAP benefits to millions of Americans, a major development as roughly 360,000 people in Connecticut rely on SNAP.
Career Resources in Bridgeport is trying to do its part to keep low-income households fed as the federal government shutdown impacts food benefits.
CT families receiving SNAP benefits could lose nearly $200 monthly on average, a bigger hit than families would feel in any other state.
With a federal government shutdown likely to expand into November, hundreds of thousands of people in Connecticut will not receive November SNAP benefits.
The Connecticut Content Creator Collaborative features influencers like Alexa Curtis, ESPN anchor Arda Ocal and Michael Pollack of New Haven Pizza Club.
If SNAP funding dries up next month as threatened, that will put increasing pressure on Connecticut food pantries to fill the need.
Connecticut is launching a new initiative to raise awareness and drive support for those affected by the cancellation of SNAP benefits, which was scheduled to take effect on Saturday, and is relying on content creators to spread the message.