Massachusetts ensures SNAP Benefits Despite Federal Block
Berkshire County – Massachusetts residents relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are now receiving full benefits, even after the Supreme Court temporarily halted a court order demanding full federal funding. the state acted swiftly to ensure no families faced food insecurity following disruptions to payments last week.
Governor Maura Healey announced Friday that her administration would proactively release full SNAP benefits to eligible households. “President trump should never have put the American people in this position,” Governor Healey stated. “Families shouldn’t have had to go hungry as their President chose to put politics over their lives.We are now getting these benefits out to families who desperately need them.”
The situation arose from a legal challenge to the Trump Administration’s handling of SNAP funding, spearheaded by a court order from US District Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island.That order would have compelled the administration to fully fund the program. However,the Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal,temporarily blocking the order while the legal battle continues.
Despite this federal intervention,Massachusetts is moving forward with providing full benefits. Governor Healey also expressed gratitude to Attorney General Andrea Campbell for her legal efforts and to the Department of Transitional assistance for their dedication to serving the community.
The official SNAP program website continues to display a message attributing the funding issues to Senate Democrats, claiming they have “voted 14 times against reopening the government” and are using essential services as “leverage” for unrelated political goals. This message includes controversial and unsubstantiated claims regarding healthcare and gender-affirming care.
As of Saturday, November 8th, the state reports that all affected SNAP households should have immediate access to their restored benefits on their EBT cards.
