Hunger Games: Millions of Americans to lose SNAP benefits soon
Hunger Games: Millions of Americans to lose SNAP benefits soon
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that it will run out of money to fund SNAP next month, saying in a memo: “At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01.” The USDA said that “the well has run dry” and that contingency funds cannot legally be used for regular SNAP payments, as they are reserved for disaster relief. This means about $8 billion in monthly food aid will suddenly stop, affecting one in eight Americans.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that it will run out of money to fund SNAP next month, saying in a memo: “At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01.” The USDA said that “the well has run dry” and that contingency funds cannot legally be used for regular SNAP payments, as they are reserved for disaster relief. This means about $8 billion in monthly food aid will suddenly stop, affecting one in eight Americans.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that it will run out of money to fund SNAP next month, saying in a memo: “At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01.” The USDA said that “the well has run dry” and that contingency funds cannot legally be used for regular SNAP payments, as they are reserved for disaster relief. This means about $8 billion in monthly food aid will suddenly stop, affecting one in eight Americans. 
