MDHS announces temporary pause in SNAP benefits due to government shutdown

The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced Friday, Oct. 24, that due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the ...
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MDHS announces SNAP benefits may not be issued due to government shutdown

Earlier today, the Mississippi Department of Human Services officially announced that those who receive Supplemental ...

More than 350K MS families could lose food assistance amid government shutdown. Here's when

This is the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history and could impact hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely ...

Gov. Reeves asks for unhealthy food to be banned from SNAP benefits. What will be excluded?

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves also requested a waiver allowing the purchase of hot prepared chicken using SNAP benefits and ...
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MDHS provides tips to help seniors protect and access SNAP benefits

JACKSON – As the holiday season approaches, the Mississippi Department of Health Services is dedicated to ensuring that eligible seniors have easier access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...
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Stay Alert: Skimming scams target SNAP EBT users; MDHS offers assistance

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is aware of multiple reports of skimming scams targeting SNAP EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) recipients. Card ...
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Local food pantries struggle to meet demand as SNAP benefits pause and donations dwindle

Natchez food pantries face critical shortages as SNAP benefits pause and donations drop, leaving local volunteers scrambling ...