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SNAP benefits anticipated to be filled Thursday at midnight

The federal government officially reopened Wednesday evening which means SNAP recipients are on track to receive benefits with funding anticipated as soon as midnight on Thursday.KTLO News spoke with Food Bank of North Central Arkansas CEO, Jeff Quick about the food relief program coming back online.

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The programs return comes at a critical time for the food bank according to Quick.

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The last 43 days have been a testing time for the many who serve in food relief organizations and Quick says the need continues.

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Abbott asks USDA to prohibit ‘unhealthy foods’ from SNAP benefits

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins asking for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service to prohibit the purchase of "unhealthy foods" with SNAP benefits. In the letter, Abbott said that now, under the Trump…

May 16, 2025

In "Big Country"

Arkansas food relief groups brace for impact after SNAP cuts in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — With Arkansas already leading the nation in food insecurity, local hunger relief organizations are warning of severe fallout after the passage of a sweeping federal budget bill that cuts billions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill—nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill” by its supporters—passed…

July 4, 2025

In "Arkansas News"

Arkansans recovering from severe storms may receive food assistance. Am I eligible?

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansans recovering from severe storms may be eligible for food assistance from the government. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that more than 11,100 households in 14 Arkansas counties are estimated to be eligible for relief to help with grocery expenses through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition…

July 16, 2025

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