Delaware governor declares State of Emergency so SNAP benefits can continue amid government shutdown

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has declared a state of emergency so SNAP recipients can still receive their benefits.

This comes as the government shutdown is now in its 30th day and nearing a cutoff crisis this weekend.

Federal funding for the food assistance program is set to pause on Saturday.

The emergency order in Delaware will allow the state to move funding from the state budget. That will provide assistance to SNAP recipients every week while the shutdown continues.