AZDES: No November food benefits due to government shutdown

The Arizona Department of Economic Security announced that it cannot disburse November nutrition assistance (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, following instruction from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

SNAP benefits might be affected by ongoing U.S. government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, it could soon start affecting those who receive help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). At the same time, food banks are also feeling the impact of the shutdown, and an increase in need for their services.