MDHS announces SNAP benefits may not be issued due to government shutdown

According to MDHS officials, this is due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and it is not a state-level decision.

MDHS announces temporary pause in SNAP benefits due to federal shutdown

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the ...
WAPT

Mississippi warns November SNAP benefits may be delayed or paused amid federal shutdown

State officials urge recipients to use remaining benefits now as the USDA halts new issuances during the federal shutdown.

Mississippi warns shutdown will affect SNAP program Nov. 1

The state of Mississippi says SNAP benefits will be delayed or not issued at all in November due to the federal shutdown.
Mississippi State University

Sparks assumes interim leadership of MSU agricultural programs

Sparks has served as associate dean for the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences since 2022. He has held ...

Natalie Christensen: Committed to excellence in student and athlete nutrition at ISU

At Idaho State University, success begins with what students put on their plates. Proper nutrition affects energy, focus, ...

At least 25 states plan to cut off food aid benefits in November

The pause in benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would begin in states from California to Alabama just before the busy holiday season.
Daily LeaderOpinion

Spicy instruction: MSU Extension Service provides church members with nutrition, healthy living education

BY LEAH BOWERS SPECIAL TO THE DAILY LEADER Sure, medicines are great for preventing and addressing health problems, but one ...