The state of Alaska is making progress in processing SNAP applications but hunger remains a big problem
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Department of Public Assistance has caught up with a backlog of recertifications for the food stamp program known as SNAP that in April numbered about 14,000, according to Public Assistance Director Deb Etheridge.
The remaining applications in backlog are from people who applied for SNAP benefits for the first time, Etheridge explained, mostly in the months of February and March. Etheridge said the division has managed to stay current with newer applications but could still fall behind as they concentrate on tackling the backlog of older applications, of which 1,500 remain. She said the goal is to be completely caught up by the end of October.
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