MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Despite the current government shutdown, the Alabama Department of Human Resources wants to assure residents that existing snap benefit recipients can still utilize the funds currently available on their EBT cards. The department also confirms that individuals can continue to apply for benefits.
However, the rollout of new benefits will be paused until the government is fully operational again. Applications will be processed once the shutdown is resolved, and eligible individuals will then receive their benefits…