Washington’s attorney general on Thursday sued to stop its food stamp payment processor from sharing program participants’ data with the federal government, which could use the information for immigration enforcement.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a vital role in alleviating food insecurity by providing financial assistance for the purchase of nutritious food. With millions of individuals and families relying on these benefits,

West Virginia: April 1 to 9 Wisconsin: April 1 to 15 Wyoming: April 1 to 4 If you do not receive your payment on the expected date, you should contact your local SNAP administrator. What Happens Next

State-by-state participation rate ranges from a low of 4.6% in Utah to 23.1% in New Mexico. In Alabama, 15.2% of the population receive SNAP benefits. 10 states with highest SNAP participation rates