‘Doesn’t negate the stress’: Raleigh SNAP recipients have mixed emotions as funds hit accounts

Raleigh resident Johnnie Thomas spent the Thursday overnight checking his EBT account. By 6 a.m. in the morning, money finally hit his account.

SNAP benefits were restored Friday nearly two weeks after they lapsed because of the government shutdown.

Even though he now has money in this account, Thomas says he’s still dealing with a lot of anxiety…

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