[PRESS RELEASE]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:       

The Mississippi Department of Human Services Mark Jones, Chief Communications Officer (769) 209-5552 mark.jones@mdhs.ms.gov 

JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that it will begin partial distribution of SNAP benefits following official guidance from the United States 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. 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

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