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SNAP benefits paused

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Lawsuit shares story of Minnesota family

Stephanie Stuart of Wright County rations her food to one meal a day so her three children can eat. She could easily be your neighbor and you wouldn’t know this about her. But now, everyone will know because as our client, Stephanie is sharing her story in a class action lawsuit filed by the Western Center on Law & Poverty joined by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.

“It is unprecedented in American history, that food benefits have been discontinued. During previous shutdowns, SNAP benefits continued to go out to recipients, recognizing everyone’s basic human right to food. Funds were created and exist for emergencies like this.”
– Executive Director, Milo Mumgaard

As Legal Aid continues to monitor developments and options available to assist our clients, please read our news release.

Navigating food insecurity

Without benefit of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP and MFIP food benefits in Minnesota will be delayed for November until the shutdown ends or further federal guidance is provided. However, the cash portion of MFIP will still be issued.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid has joined a class action lawsuit filed by Western Center on Law & Poverty asking the court to keep Americans fed through continued distribution of SNAP benefits. The lawsuit includes a declaration describing the adverse impact on our client Stephanie Stuart, a SNAP recipient with three children.

The Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families says recipients are being targeted with a false promise of SNAP funding sources.

What to look out for?

  • Fake messages or calls asking for your EBT card number, PIN, or personal details.
  • Promises to speed up or release your benefits for a fee.
  • Links in texts or emails that ask you to log in or update your information.

To find food sources or to take action steps:

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