BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it is moving to fully fund November SNAP benefits, following a federal court order issued this week.
According to the Scripps News Group, in a letter to state agencies, officials said they are completing the steps needed to make the funds available, and states will soon be able to send full benefit files to EBT processors, which load SNAP money onto benefit cards.
The Scripps New Group reported that a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to restore full benefits, calling the earlier plan for partial payments “arbitrary and capricious.” The administration has appealed, but is taking steps to comply while the case moves forward.
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With so much uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits, 7 News has compiled a list of food resources across Western New York for those impacted.
General Food Resources
- 211 WNY — Connects people to services in seven counties in WNY: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming.
- 211 Finger Lakes — Connects people to services in Allegany County.
- FeedMore WNY — Provides programs and services throughout Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties. On their website, you can locate a food pantry, a mobile food pantry, sign up for meal services and find the farm market.
County-specific Food Resources
- Allegany County residents can find resources here.
- Cattaraugus County residents can find resources here and here.
- Chautauqua County residents can find resources here.
- Erie County residents can find resources here.
- Genesee County residents can find resources here.
- Niagara County residents can find resources here and here.
- Orleans County residents can find resources here.
- Wyoming County residents can find resources here.
