Posts Tagged ‘SNAP benefits’
Attorney General Jennings Announces Federal Judge’s Decision Regarding SNAP Enforcement Dispute
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from imposing fines on states over SNAP program operations. The ruling allows SNAP benefits to continue for lawful permanent residents, including former refugees and asylees, while the case continues. Jennings said the court order ensures Delawareans can continue receiving food…
Read MoreSNAP Benefits from Delaware Recipients Could End Monday
Delaware House Republicans are urging Governor Matt Meyer and AG Kathy Jennings to cooperate with the USDA’s request earlier this year to supply information on SNAP recipients. The USDA manages the program which is funded by the federal government. USDA requested information which includes home address, social security number and immigration status – but House…
Read MoreDHSS First State Food Relief Funds Arrived to Delawareans’ EBT Cards Friday Morning
The first First State Food Relief Funds from the State of Delaware – totaling about $5.2-million – were loaded onto the EBT cards of nearly 60,000 Delawareans this morning. This funding represents about 25% of an individual or household’s normal monthly SNAP benefit. This is time-limited support to protect eligible Delawareans’ access to food as…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Declares State of Emergency to Continue SNAP Benefits
Governor Matt Meyer today declared a State of Emergency in the State of Delaware in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Under the State of Emergency, it is ordered that funds be identified and transferred to the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for the continuation of SNAP payments. Payments will be made…
Read MoreDemocratic Legislative Leaders Urge Governor Meyer to Authorize Funding to Protect SNAP Benefits
The House and Senate Democratic leaders as well as the chairs of the Joint Finance and Bond Committees are also urging Governor Matt Meyer to use his authorization of state funding to ensure SNAP benefits for Delawareans are uninterrupted in November. They have sent a letter to Governor Meyer and say they are prepared to…
Read MoreSNAP Alert from DHSS on Benefits & Scams
State DHSS officials remind SNAP recipients that the November 2025 benefits will be on hold starting November 1st because of the government shut down. Exemptions for SNAP work requirements also change on November 1st. DHSS officials also warn of an increase in phishing calls and text scams asking for EBT card numbers and PINs. Do…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Joins Letter to Congress to Protect SNAP Benefits
In a joint letter to Congress, Governor Matt Meyer joined 23 Governors in urging Congress to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The letter, led by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, expressed concern that current legislative proposals could impact the program, which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. Governor Matt Meyer says the proposed SNAP…
Read MoreSafeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act – Passes in US House
House Resolution 22 is the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act – or the SAVE Act which requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship complies with the Real ID Act of 2005. House Resolution 22 passed in the U.S. House by a…
Read MoreChanges to SNAP Benefits; Another Way to Receive Assistance
Given the changes that have gone into effect with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which provided emergency money for food during the COVID-19 pandemic, some may wonder what other options are out there for assistance. State Representative Ruth Briggs-King was on the air with the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley this week and…
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