‘I’m surprised I got anything’; Missourians see partial SNAP payments

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI — Brandi Villa is a single mother who works in the Branson area, trying to make ends meet.

She’s on SNAP, but has gone without the funds during the shutdown.

This week, she received a partial payment.

“They only gave me $85 out of about $268,” Villa said. “I’m surprised I got anything.”

She’s thankful for the partial payment, but doesn’t shy away from what life has been like the past few weeks, even borrowing on future checks to fund the present.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Parker Padgett, ozarksfirst.com)

WAYS TO LISTEN

More from Local News

Federal Government Begins to Reopen Today After Shutdown Ends

The final pieces of the puzzle fell into place Wednesday as the U.S. House voted to approve the Senate Bill to end the longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History then hours later, that bill was signed by President Donald Trump.
Bone Found at Branson Work Site Not Human

Crews working on the City of Branson Infrastructure Project in the Hiawatha Heights Neighborhood got a surprise last week.
Carroll County Man Faces Local, Federal Charges

A man facing local drug charges now also faces federal charges.
College of the Ozarks to host Black Friday Event for Student-Made Products

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host a Black Friday Retail Event, Friday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place within The Keeter Center, Stained Glass & Candle Shop, and Edwards Mill & General Store. Throughout the day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., campus retail locations will be open for holiday shopping, but special event offerings will only be available during the designated timeframe.
Disney losing $4 million per day on YouTubeTV dispute

Disney is losing millions of dollars each day as its contract dispute with YouTube TV continues into another week, according to a report from The Hill.

Ways To Listen to KCAX Branson 4U

Download The App that Fits Your Lifestyle

Click the links below if you have an Apple or Android phone to download our app. This will let you listen to us no matter where you are. On the lake? No problem, In another country? No problem. If you use Alexa at home, just say "Alexa, Play Branson4u" no matter where you live.
Apple store
Download here if you have an Apple device, including iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
This will place our app directly on the desktop of your device, making it easy to
access with just a click. Plus, our app is compatible with Apple CarPlay, so you can
seamlessly use it in your car too!
Google Play
Download here if you have an Android device, including phone, tablet, or computer.
This will place our app directly on the home screen of your device, making it easy to
access with just a tap. Plus, our app is compatible with Android Auto, so you can seamlessly
use it in your car too!
Alexa
If you use Alexa at home, just say "Alexa, Play Branson4u" no matter where you live.
Download Alexa here!

‘I’m surprised I got anything’; Missourians see partial SNAP payments

Share

WAYS TO LISTEN

More from Local News

Ways To Listen to KCAX Branson 4U

Download The App that Fits Your Lifestyle

Weather on KCAX Branson 4U