Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service notified every state that there would be a delay in November funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

What you need to know:

• Applications, renewals, and other updates continue to be accepted and processed by Maine DHHS during the federal shutdown.
• SNAP recipients are encouraged to sign up for e-noticing through My Maine Connection, which provides the fastest access to updates and notifications.
• Recipients should ensure that contact information, such as phone number and mailing address, remains current with Maine DHHS.
• For help finding information on other available resources, call 211 (or 866-811-5695) or text your zip code to 898-211.

For more information, people are encouraged to use the new Federal Shutdown SNAP FAQ page.

Help is available. You are not alone.