Arizonans who rely on SNAP may lose access to benefits in November due to government shutdown

PHOENIX — Arizonans could soon lose benefits they receive through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The reason for the potential lapse in Arizona SNAP benefits stems from federal funding issues, according to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES).

“Due to instruction from the United States Department of Agriculture, the Arizona Department of Economic Security will be unable to provide nutrition assistance (NA or SNAP) benefits in November until further notice from the USDA,” DES spokesman Brett Bezio told KTAR News 92.3 FM on Thursday.

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The federal program provides food assistance to around 40 million people each month.

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