Lewis County DSS warns federal shutdown will sharply complicate SNAP, HEAP benefit delivery County Department of Social Services reported that SNAP issuances are paused and that an emergent, manual process will provide a limited, 15-day emergency benefit to some households. DSS staff warned the federal court rulings and administrative rules mean many households will receive far less than a simple “50%” payment and that HEAP timing is also

The federal shutdown has halted SNAP benefits in Lewis County, leaving thousands, including vulnerable children and seniors, facing food insecurity as local officials scramble for solutions.

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