Thousands of Ohioans who rely on SNAP benefits are starting to see partial payments hit their accounts, but many families are still waiting for relief as the state works through a massive backlog.
For many families, cash is running low, and meals are getting smaller by the day. I spent the day talking with families across the Tri-State area, as many are trying to stretch what little they’ve received and said they are uncertain about what comes next.
The state began sending up to 65% of normal SNAP benefits to millions who depend on it. In Hamilton County alone, 97,000 people receive SNAP benefits…