Federal SNAP cuts to impact Brown County
NEW ULM - Administrative shift cost changes regarding SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits took effect October 1. These changes bring the amount of money provided by the federal government to the administration of SNAP benefits down from 50% to 25%. “We normally have been receiving 50% of our cost of administering,” Director of Human Services Anne Broskoff said. “It pays for staffing and infrastructure needed in order to provide those benefits.” Staff responsibilities include reviewing applications, discussing SNAP information with community members who ...