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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has declared a state of emergency to provide weekly SNAP benefits through November.

Meyer also supported calls for a special legislative session to address a projected $400 million budget shortfall due to corporate tax code changes in 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Gov. Matt Meyer has declared a state of emergency in Delaware to address SNAP benefits set to end Nov. 1.

The move allows the state to release funding for benefits on a weekly basis as the federal government shutdown persists, the governor said in a press conference on Oct. 29. Access should begin next week, though it may take more time for Delawareans to access funds.

The declaration was among three steps Meyer announced to address at-risk Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit

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