Sen. Lesser Welcomes Release of SNAP Funds

HARTFORD, CT – Today, State Senator Matt Lesser, Chair of the Human Services Committee, welcomed news that as of Saturday afternoon, Connecticut residents have had their November SNAP benefits fully restored on their EBT cards.

The federal government has restored 65% of the funding, and Governor Lamont has guaranteed the remaining funds to ensure recipients are made whole.

“For a week, low income families in my district and around Connecticut have not known when their next meal might arrive. I have already heard from many families who are breathing a huge sigh of relief – but the wealthiest country in the world allowing its constituents to go hungry for over a week is unjustifiable. SNAP benefits should be off the table as Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and republicans in Congress continue to keep the government closed for business. It is indefensible for the President or anyone else to use hunger as a bargaining chip in negotiations. Thank you to Governor Lamont and D.S.S. Commissioner Barton-Reeves for being the adults in the room and delivering for Connecticut, as well as the D.S.S. team who worked around the clock to get these funds to the people who need them.”

Those impacted can check their card balances by visiting MyDSS.ct.gov or calling 1-888-328-2666.