The Brief
- Many SNAP recipients in Georgia received partial or no benefits after the shutdown, leaving families struggling to buy food.
- Food pantries report continued heavy demand as residents face gaps in assistance and struggle to afford rent and groceries.
- DHS says full November SNAP benefits will be issued this week, with remaining payments expected Tuesday.
ATLANTA – Many Georgians are still struggling to buy groceries even though the federal shutdown has ended and government operations have resumed. State officials say full food-assistance benefits should be restored this week, but the gap has already pushed thousands toward food pantries.
What we know:
The Georgia Department of Human Services says SNAP recipients should receive their full November benefits either Tuesday or on their regularly scheduled date. Some people have received only partial payments and others have not received any, which has created an ongoing strain for families relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.…