FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIL) -- Gov. Andy Beshear announced that eligible Kentuckians should see their SNAP benefits loaded onto their cards as soon as today. This follows the state's action overnight to process benefits after receiving approval to fully fund them.

“Once again, members of Team Kentucky worked through the night to process SNAP benefits to ensure their fellow Kentuckians didn’t have to wait a minute longer to receive the support they need to feed their loved ones,” Beshear said. “Despite the President’s refusal to release these benefits, Kentucky has remained committed to doing everything we can to be there for our neighbors. Our government should fight hunger – not cause it – and we’re committed to leading with our values and doing what’s right.”

Due to a federal government shut

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