The Mississippi Department of Human Services made a new announcement about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Friday, Nov. 21.
Anyone who hasn’t received their total SNAP benefits will reportedly get the balance as quickly as possible. According to MDHS, some people might already have the funds in their accounts, and others will get theirs soon.
Earlier in the month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Trump administration partially funded SNAP benefits during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Those disbursements had been sent in many states, and the legal battle over whether the federal government had to fully fund the program was still being played out when the government reopened.
All SNAP benefits in November are meant to be fully funded for the 42 million Americans who rely on them for help affording healthy food, and December benefits should go out on time.
Initially, MDHS said partial benefits issued before Nov. 13 would be made whole later in the month. Earlier this week, the state said people also would get partial benefits through Nov. 21 with the remaining amount to come “as soon as possible.”
Now, the state is urging residents to check their accounts to confirm when the remaining balance is available.
How can I find a food bank near me?
MDHS provided links to three major food banks that help support communities across the Magnolia State:
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mississippi says total SNAP benefits could be in account now
