Alaska SNAP Backlog Persists Despite Efforts

Alaskas Division of Public Assistance faces a significant backlog in processing SNAP applications, with less than half of Octobers submissions completed within federal guidelines. The division has consistently exceeded the one-month deadline, with an average of 47 days, and a peak of 15,000 delayed cases last year. The state attributes the ongoing issue to a federal shutdown, reduced workforce, and an outdated application system, with hundreds still waiting months for their food assistance. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.