LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that SNAP beneficiaries should expect to receive full benefit amounts for November to be disbursed to cards late Thursday into Friday.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a revised guidance directing states to issue full benefit amounts now that the federal government shutdown officially ended.
“We are pleased that our beneficiaries will soon receive this important food assistance because we know that families all across our state depend on SNAP to supplement their grocery budgets,” said DHS Secretary Janet Mann. “This has been difficult for our beneficiaries, and we are incredibly appreciative to our partners across the state who helped bridge the gap through food pantries, donation drives, and other assistance efforts.”…