‘I’m very scared’ — SNAP benefits delay worries WV elderly who use it to feed themselves, grandkids
With SNAP benefits being delayed because of the federal government shutdown, many who rely on the food assistance — half of which are elderly or disabled — will need extra help from food pantries. (Michael Salerno/Rhode Island Current) Half of all households in West Virginia using SNAP include an elderly person. The delay in SNAP benefits — due to the federal government shutdown — is likely to push more seniors to food pantries and senior centers for help. By: Amelia...
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