Georgia SNAP Benefits Halt Due to Government Shutdown
Nearly 1.4 million Georgians enrolled in federal food assistance will go without benefits starting November 1 due to the government shutdown.
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will not have sufficient funds to disperse Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
This shutdown is a result of partisan disagreements on the federal budget, which began on October 1.
The state government agency is urging recipients to "plan ahead now" and shop for any necessities.
- 1.4 million Georgians affected by the SNAP benefits halt
- Government shutdown began on October 1 due to budget disagreements
Author's summary: Government shutdown affects Georgia SNAP benefits.