When will SNAP benefits go out in NC? Will WIC run out? What we know

North Carolina Families Face Uncertainty as SNAP Benefits Remain Unavailable: Amidst the federal government shutdown, over 1.4 million residents rely on SNAP, the government's main food assistance program, but benefits haven't arrived. With no new funds loaded onto EBT cards, families are left scrambling. A federal judge ordered the Department of Agriculture to release reserve money, but the Trump administration has until Monday to comply. Meanwhile, local nonprofits and food pantries are overwhelmed as people seek help, and even if funds are released, the process could take another week or longer. The pressure on local food pantries and charities is mounting, as worries also grow over the Women, Infants, and Children program, or WIC, which could see benefit reductions. With no clear answer on when families will see relief, many are depending on their neighbors and local nonprofits to get by. 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.