JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced the agency will begin a partial distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits following official guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

Beginning November 10, 2025, MDHS will distribute up to 65% of the November SNAP benefit allotment to SNAP recipients. Officials said the benefit amounts have been set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, not MDHS.

SNAP benefits are issued on a rolling basis between the 4th and the 21st of each month. Those recipients who typically receive their benefits between the 4th and 10th of the month will be included in the upcoming issuance of benefits as early as November 10. All

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