SNAP UPDATES

The shutdown was ended the evening of November 12th, and SNAP funding is secure through September of 2026. 

Here is what you need to know:

• SNAP is issued over several days based on the last digit of each recipient’s Social Security number. All SNAP clients should have their benefits by Friday November 14th.

• Now that the government has reopened, it is expected that SNAP benefit disbursement will continue as normal.

• People should continue to check their balances by calling the number on the back of their EBT card. Benefits for the month may first appear on EBT cards as “pending”. Pending balances cannot be used to purchase food. 

• SNAP enrollment remains open. The DTA and the Mill City Grows Food Is Medicine Team are continuing to help people apply for benefits. If you live in Lowell, please call Mill City Grows at 978-455-2620, or email James Tierney at James[at]millcitygrows[dot]org. Once you are enrolled, your benefits should begin without delay.

Here is how Mill City Grows is supporting our neighbors:

Mill City Grows is available as a resource for fresh fruit and vegetables as well as information on your SNAP/HIP benefit. No one will be turned away or denied fresh food due to lack of funds.If you live in Lowell and need access to fresh produce, please call our office at 978-455-2620 or email James Tierney at James[at]millcitygrows[dot]org. Our Indoor Mobile Farmers Markets are operating and take many forms of payment.

Here’s how you can help: