Food stamps issued early amid federal shutdown
Because of the federal shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has instructed states to issue February’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits by Jan. 20, according to a statement issued Friday by a Robeson County.The Trump administration says benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will be funded through February should the government shutdown continue.Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is asking states to […]
