Maryland families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will finally receive full benefits again starting Nov. 18, after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history brought SNAP funding to a halt.
State officials say residents who normally receive their benefits before Nov. 18 will see at least half of their monthly amount arrive on their regular date. The remaining balance will automatically be issued on Nov. 18.Those who usually receive SNAP on or after Nov. 18 will get their benefits on schedule, CBS Baltimore reports.
According to the Maryland Department of Human Services, more than $46.9 million in benefits have already been issued since funding was restored, supporting over 217,000 SNAP households across the state…