CORTLAND, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) The Federal Government shutdown is potentially causing November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be delayed. Resources are available for those affected.

Households will be notified of any federal action provided funds by Saturday, November 1. Any updates can be accessed on New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) website.

Local Departments of Social Services will continue to process SNAP cases, including acceptance of applications and the mailing of required notices. Temporary assistance cases are not being impacted by the shutdown.

OTDA will continue to provide additional services if the shutdown persists for longer than November 1.

Households with processing benefits from the prior month will be processed norm

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