Delaware Declares State of Emergency to Secure SNAP Funds Amid Government Shutdown

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Governor Matt Meyer's declaration on November 1 will allow the State of Delaware to temporarily continue SNAP benefits and redirect state funds to ensure families can access food assistance during the federal government shutdown. The state will transfer funds from the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to support SNAP payments, which support over 120,000 Delawareans each month. The State of Emergency will remain in effect for 10 days unless renewed, and residents are encouraged to stay informed through the DHSS SNAP Alert page and local media.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Matt Meyer declared a State of Emergency in Delaware due to the federal government shutdown, allowing the state to continue SNAP benefits.
  • The state will transfer funds from the DHSS to support SNAP payments, which will be made on a week-by-week, as-needed basis.
  • SNAP benefits support over 120,000 Delawareans each month, and the state will provide additional support to the Food Bank of Delaware.
  • Residents are encouraged to stay informed through the DHSS SNAP Alert page and local media for updates.
  • The State of Emergency will remain in effect for 10 days unless renewed.

Statistics:

  • Over 120,000 Delawareans rely on SNAP benefits each month.
  • The State of Emergency will remain in effect for 10 days.
  • SNAP payments will be made on a week-by-week, as-needed basis.
  • The state will provide additional support to the Food Bank of Delaware.

Sources:

  • State of Delaware: "Governor Declares State of Emergency in Response to Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown" (no date mentioned)
  • Governor Matt Meyer's statement on the State of Emergency (no date mentioned)