DSHS says Washington SNAP benefits remain available despite court uncertainty

In a statement to KING 5 on Saturday, DSHS confirmed that full November benefits have been released to Washington households.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services says residents can continue accessing their food assistance benefits this month, despite national uncertainty surrounding federal SNAP funding during the ongoing government shutdown.

In a statement to KING 5 on Saturday, DSHS confirmed that full November benefits have been released to Washington households. The agency said more than 250,000 households have already received payments and that people can continue to use their benefits as usual.

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