DOVER, Del. — November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for more than 60,000 Delaware households are on hold due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to reports. Governor Matt Meyer highlighted the disruption in a post on his official Facebook page, noting the impact on families and communities. “We’re a state of neighbors, and we’ll get through this — together,” Meyer said, emphasizing efforts to help residents access available resources.
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services will provide updates as soon as they become available. Residents can monitor the situation through the state’s SNAP Alert page at dhss.delaware.gov/dss/snapalert.
For households needing assistance while benefits are on hold, Delaware offers several resources:
- Delaware 211: Dial 211, call 1-800-560-3372, text your ZIP code to 898-211, or visit delaware211.org/resources/food
- Food Bank of Delaware: Call 302-292-1305 for New Castle County or 302-424-3301 for Kent and Sussex Counties. A full list of community food pantries is available at fbd.org/get-help/community-food-pantries
The governor also encouraged residents who are able to support neighbors in need to donate to the Food Bank of Delaware at fbd.org/donate.
Officials said the state is working to connect residents with available support while the federal government resolves the shutdown, aiming to ensure families have access to food during the disruption.
