Day 33, SNAP benefits still uncertain
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture had planned to halt payments beginning Nov. 1, citing a lack of funding during the shutdown.
Contra Costa County plans to distribute grocery debit cards to the county's 107,000 CalFresh enrollees facing a loss of benefits due to the federal government shutdown.
The federal government will not send out November SNAP benefits if the shutdown continues into the weekend. But what happens to benefits already on EBT cards?
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Contra Costa County to declare local emergency, issue grocery debit cards during SNAP freeze
As the government shutdown moves into its second month, concerns are rising about the loss of food benefits that millions of Americans depend on.
Southwest announced a brand-new, cobranded Rapid Rewards debit card that will allow members to earn points on everyday spending — with no credit check required.
Contra Costa County plans to distribute grocery debit cards to the county’s 107,000 CalFresh enrollees facing a loss of benefits due to the federal government shutdown. The