Tennesseans who rely on SNAP benefits who are seeking renewal during the current partial government shutdown must apply by a new deadline: Monday, Jan. 14, which was imposed Friday by the USDA.
TDHS says there are more than 900,000 Tennesseans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
According to the Tennessee Department of Human Services, recipients who are renewing their benefits or filing a 6-month Simplified Report form need to have any required documents by the end of the business day Monday.
Meeting that new deadline is a critical step to ensure that February benefits are available to those who qualify during the government shutdown.