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Brooklyn Foley
Juan, I totally feel for you on this! I had almost the exact same thing happen to me earlier this year. My SNAP interview letter was postmarked on a Tuesday but didn't show up in my mailbox until the following Monday - by then I only had like 2 days notice for the interview! When I called to reschedule, I was super nervous they'd think I was lying or making excuses. But honestly, the caseworker was SO understanding. She told me that mail delays have been a huge issue lately, especially in certain zip codes around Georgia. She rescheduled me for the following week without any hassle at all. My advice: call as early as possible (I called right at 8 AM), have your case number ready, and just be straightforward about what happened. Mention the postmark date vs when you actually received it - that really helps show it wasn't on you. Also, be flexible with your schedule if you can, because they might have earlier slots available from cancellations. You're doing everything right by calling ASAP instead of just missing it. That shows you're taking it seriously, and they definitely notice that. Hang in there! 🙏
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Miguel Harvey
•Brooklyn, thank you so much for sharing your detailed experience! It's such a relief to hear from someone who went through almost the exact same timeline - that 2-day notice situation sounds incredibly stressful but you handled it perfectly. I'm definitely going to call right at 8 AM and use that straightforward approach you mentioned. It's really encouraging to know that the caseworkers are aware this is a widespread issue in Georgia and not just isolated incidents. I'll make sure to be flexible with my schedule too - hadn't thought about the cancellation slots but that makes total sense. This whole thread has been like having a support group of people who actually understand what this process is like. Thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough and encouraging response! 💙
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Lucas Lindsey
Hey Juan! I'm pretty new to SNAP myself, but I just wanted to say how awesome this community is for jumping in to help you out! Reading through all these responses has been so educational for me too - I had no idea mail delays were such a common issue with SNAP letters. It sounds like you've got a solid game plan now with all the great advice everyone's shared. The fact that so many people have been through this exact same situation and it worked out fine is really reassuring. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread in case I run into similar issues down the road. You've got this, and it sounds like the caseworkers are way more understanding than any of us initially thought they'd be. Good luck with your call tomorrow morning - we're all rooting for you! 🤞
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