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In the absence of SNAP funding, Governor Katie Hobbs announced last week the state would use $1.8 million in leftover COVID money to help food banks and create the new Food Bucks Now program.
Monday, November 3, marked the first day of Food Bucks Now, a program that gives each SNAP recipient $40 to try and make up for the benefits that did not go out that day.
Those receiving SNAP benefits will not receive their money in November, the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced Thursday.
The Massachusetts judge said the government must use a contingency fund to pay food stamps, but gave the government leeway as to the amount.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is allocating $1.8 million to mitigate the potential suspension of SNAP funding due to the government shutdown.
The government shutdown is halting a critical federal food assistance program that serves 15% of Arizona’s residents, according to the latest state figures.
Gov. Katie Hobbs made $1.8 million available as food stamp funding runs out. That's roughly 1% of the state's monthly food assistance distribution.
At an event called “Food on Every Table” held at Lutheran Social Services in Mesa, volunteers packed boxes of food.
Arizona's SNAP beneficiaries face missing benefits, spurring community initiatives and "grocery buddies" to provide food aid.
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