Food Stamp Benefits May Run Out in Nov., Officials Warn
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The federal government may be shut down, but that didn’t stop changes to SNAP benefits from kicking in on the first of the month, which is also the start of the fiscal year.
Each year, SNAP undergoes a cost-of-living increase, known as the COLA, to help benefits keep pace with rising grocery prices.
As the government shutdown continues into its second day with no end in sight, agencies are turning to contingency plans for vital services like SNAP.