Georgia DHS provides update on SNAP benefits

ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) announced on Sunday that SNAP recipients will receive partial benefits for November.

DHS said recipients whose distribution dates have already passed will receive their allotment by Tuesday, Nov. 11. All other benefits will be issued according to the normal schedule for the remainder of the month.

SNAP recipients will receive up to 65% of their normal benefit amount depending on their household income and other deductions, DHS said.

DHS advises SNAP recipients to continue to lock their EBT cards between purchases and to protect the forthcoming benefits. This can be done through the “lock my card everywhere” function via the ConnectEBT app, available on Apple or Android.

Recipients can also lock or unlock their cards, as well as check their balance, online at www.connectebt.com/ebtconnect/recipient/GA/.

Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article’s headline in your message.

To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WALB on Facebook and X (Twitter). For more South Georgia news, download the WALB News app from the Apple Store or Google Play.