After more than a month without SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, SNAP users tell WPTV they are finally seeing funds deposited into their accounts, bringing relief to those who have been struggling to put food on the table.
SNAP benefits finally arrive for struggling families after government shutdown
Shawn Ohearon had been checking his SNAP account every day for two weeks before finally seeing funds deposited Friday morning.
“I was like, ‘Oh heck yeah’ you know what I mean, I was just like smiling now anyway,” Ohearon said. “It felt like Christmas morning, it’s kinda like when you come downstairs and you see the Christmas tree and you see presents under it. It means I’ll finally be able to put some food in there, answer to prayer for sure.”
WPTV first met Ohearon at a food drive in Riviera Beach on Monday where he showed a balance of $0 in his account…