The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance recently announced that most recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will receive their full February benefits early, because of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Current SNAP recipients might receive their February benefits by Thursday, Jan. 17.
Most recipients will receive their entire February benefit early, so it is important for SNAP recipients to budget accordingly, considering the uncertainty caused by the federal shutdown.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has instructed states to issue full February benefits early. This is not an “extra” or “bonus” benefit, and households will not receive a second benefit for the month of February.
Current SNAP recipients, due to receive February benefits, who do not receive their benefits as part of the early issuance, will receive them Feb. 1.
For more information, visit otda.ny.gov
