Full SNAP Benefits Begin Reaching North Coast Recipients Following Court Order
Image from the California Department of Social Services.
Reports are coming in that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients are now receiving their full November benefits, following a federal court order issued earlier. One local reader told Redheaded Blackbelt that he and his children saw their complete benefits arrive today.
SNAP, often known as food stamps, provides monthly assistance to help low-income individuals and families buy groceries. The program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by states. Benefits are issued on electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards and can be used at most grocery stores and markets for food purchases.
The order, handed down by U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island, directed the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits by Friday, according to Reuters. The decision forced the administration to provide the full amount rather than follow it’s earlier plan to issue only partial benefits during the ongoing government shutdown.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta called the ruling “great news,” saying it would prevent hunger and relieve pressure on food banks. “More than 41 million low-income Americans rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table,” Bonta said in a statement issued late this afternoon.
While the administration has appealed the decision, many households—including those in Humboldt County—are already seeing relief as full food benefits begin to appear in accounts.
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This is great! BTW, SNAP is also usable at local farmers’ markets.
And at Home Cookin in Redway!
And Burger King. Not that it’s the best thing to eat compared to the FM’s, but they do.
I used to stop in every few weeks to get a sausage egg biscuit, double egg hold the sausage, and tots. After bike commuting 8 miles from Arcata I figured I’d earned it. Mostly, though, breakfast was slow cooker steel cut oats with fruit, nuts, and soy milk.
Thanks Governor!
And AG!
Oh and btw… the administration is still going to court to deny assistance to recipients ( kids, elders, disabled & their caretakers) They said nothing about Dec, Jan, Feb etc.
How long do you think the Democrats are going to vote to block the clean CR to keep the government shutdown?
Despite some reporters parroting the GOP claim that they’ve offered a “clean” Continuing Resolution, they have not. A clean CR would contain the same funding for health care premiums as last year’s budget. Instead, that funding was removed and millions are looking at premiums that cost 2-5 times what they’re paying this year.
You’re incorrect on a few key points.
A “clean” Continuing Resolution simply extends the previous fiscal year’s funding levels with no new policy changes or riders attached. The House passed exactly that in September (HR 5371) — a straightforward extension through November 21 at FY 2025 levels.
The enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies you’re referring to were temporary measures from the 2021 American Rescue Plan and Inflation Reduction Act, set to expire on December 31, 2025, regardless of the Continuing Resolution. They were never part of the baseline budget, so a clean Continuing Resolution doesn’t “remove” them — they’re expiring on their own timeline.
Democrats have blocked this clean Continuing Resolution 14 times in the Senate, largely because they want those temporary subsidies made permanent (or extended) as part of any deal — a change that would cost over $350 billion.
Republicans have repeatedly said they’re open to a separate vote on extending the subsidies after the government reopens, but Democrats have insisted on attaching it to the Continuing Resolution, prolonging the shutdown.
Without an extension, premiums will indeed rise significantly — an average of 114% (from about $888 to $1,904 per year for many). That’s a real problem, but using 42 million people on SNAP (including millions of children, elders, and disabled individuals) as leverage in a standoff isn’t the solution.
End the shutdown first, then negotiate the subsidies separately. Families can’t wait.
Until Trump stops being a dick, and realizes people deserve affordable health care.
This is on Congress.
The Republican Congress which Trump controls.
yup
Still need majority vote (more than 50+1) of them to pass anything. And only 16 can use the cloture rule to hold up anything being voted on and either end debate or keep it going forever.
If anything, even that rule is excessively used. and has been used repeatedly in voting for this CR. The rule was instituted in 1917. 60% of the 1776 uses of it have been since 2014.
Latest CR rule, HR 5371, was discussed yesterday. . The one from September that could have avoided all this in the first place.
Non-AI generated quote:
Introduced in House (09/16/2025)Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026
This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.
Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025.
The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs.
For example, the CR provides additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials. It also authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget.
In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including
several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;various programs and authorities related to veterans;the U.S. Grain Standards Act;the Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; andthe Defense Production Act of 1950.And….this is the last actions on it in the Senate:
11/06/2025
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
11/05/2025
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
11/04/2025
SenateEighth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 – 44. Record Vote Number: 603.
How long are the Republicans going to hold out on the ACA subsidies that help American Citizens afford health insurance?
Republicans aren’t “holding out” on ACA subsidies — they’ve repeatedly offered to negotiate an extension separately after reopening the government, including promises for a dedicated vote and bipartisan frameworks like a two-year extension with income caps.
These are temporary 2021 COVID boosts expiring on December 31 anyway — not baseline funding.
Democrats have blocked the clean CR 14 times to force attachment, extending the shutdown.
Tying subsidies to funding hurts 42 million on SNAP (kids/elders/disabled starving now) and risks flights, veterans, etc.
End the shutdown first, fix subsidies second. How long will Democrats hold families hostage?
“Republicans aren’t “holding out” on ACA subsidies — they’ve repeatedly offered to negotiate an extension separately after reopening the government…” If you believe the republications would actually negotiate in good faith after ending the shutdown, then I have a bridge to sell you.
The subsidies were supposed to be part of an emergency response to COVID. The emergency is over and the subsidies are due to expire. The real problem is that Obamacare has never been financially sustainable.
No one can afford the rate hikes. It shouldn’t matter why the subsidies were created. Affordable healthcare should be available to everyone.
yup
Long enough for them to go to work. AKA jobs . If illegal immigrants can do it, so can democrats.
Wow sure has been light foot traffic in the grocery stores the last few days sad to see it start, but what has this turned into?
I mention to the cashier, “There’s so many deals right now, felt unusual for SoHum.” The cashier said, “Hardly anyone shopping this week!”
Today will be a different story. I know of some folks whose (full amounts actually, not the 50% or whatever DHS was saying would be) EBT landed just this morning. But yes, I noticed too; less people in general.
This is the face of the government shutdown…
Never forget it…
Yep. Never forget that it’s old white men that are the problem.
Because health care benefits are important too
Unfortunately, we elected these politicians. They don’t give a dang about us. They forget who they work for, they are still getting paid whether they are there at work or not. As the wealthiest country, a lot of us live paycheck to paycheck and a lot of people depend on snap benefits. Whether you like it or not, these benefits feed Americans. Maybe these politicians should go without food/money awhile and feel the pain.
It’s funny how everyone is in an uproar about food stamps but no one talks about the severe economic disruption caused by the shutdown in air travel.
Well maybe this could be one of those opportunities to tell us about another issue we should be upset and mad about. I’ve got a notepad. In order of importance so I can add it to my growing list, do you think this new issue should be above or below taxpayer funded genocide, the epstein files, the wars, the food prices and currency value, changing my socks, thinking about what presents to give for Christmas, and the high speed rail project?
LoCO is asking for folks who are having issues with air travel to reach out to them.
Food is a basic need. Air travel is not.
See America is great when it comes to our own we ban together and make it happen I’m proud to be an American.
I knew they would…
They still wanna be re-elected…
I’m glad to hear this!!!!!!
Umm…, ok but I haven’t received any of my benefits at all!
SFV, Los Angeles Ca