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Virginia Cuts SNAP Benefits Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

11/13/2025

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Virginia will issue SNAP benefits at 65% of the usual amount for November, following federal directives, while the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program is paused.
The pause of the VENA program affects families relying on benefits, including Leslie McLea, who faced delays.
Maryland will allocate $62 million to cover 50% of SNAP benefits.
The District of Columbia continues SNAP payments.
Legal battles over SNAP funding continue.

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Story summary

Virginia will issue SNAP benefits at 65% of the usual amount for November, following federal directives, while the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program is paused.
The pause of the VENA program affects families relying on benefits, including Leslie McLea, who faced delays.
Maryland will allocate $62 million to cover 50% of SNAP benefits.
The District of Columbia continues SNAP payments.
Legal battles over SNAP funding continue.