The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is issuing full food stamp benefits for November following the end of the federal government shutdown.

The agency had previously begun issuing partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits earlier this week.

Most recipients should soon have access to their full benefits, the agency said in a press release.

“We are grateful for this resolution and for the ability to move quickly to restore full benefits,” said Sondra Shelby, director of adult and family services. “Our teams have worked tirelessly to prepare systems so that Oklahomans receive the full support available to them without delay.”

Recipients do not need to take any action as benefits will be issued automatically.

More than 680,000 Oklahomans receive the benefits, com

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