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Would SNAP, WIC be disrupted by a government shutdown?
SNAP and other mandatory spending programs continue during the shutdown with October benefits secured; concerns remain for November if the shutdown persists, Food Research & Action Center said.
- On Oct. 1, the U.S. government shut down after lawmakers failed to pass a budget, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed October benefits will be delivered this month.
- The law mandates furloughs for non-excepted employees during a funding lapse, but mandatory-spending programs generally continue and the USDA contingency plan says SNAP and WIC can run on leftover funds.
- Social Security payments, Medicare coverage and veterans' benefits continue, though some related services may face delays; the Postal Service and airports remain operational with TSA and air traffic controllers working without pay.
- Future payments and state operations face uncertainty if funding gaps extend into November, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating roughly 750,000 federal employees furloughed daily at roughly $400 million cost.
- Front-Line organizations report operational hiccups and high call volumes as the shutdown continues; the South Carolina Department of Social Services announced October SNAP will be distributed, while Delaware SNAP website warns transactions may not process.
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