In January, 10 Alaskans sued the state because they said the Department of Health failed to provide food stamps within the time frames required by federal law.
"Saima Akhtar"
Thousands of Alaskans are still waiting for food stamps as state scrambles for solutions
Even Alaskans who have now gotten their benefits say that the months they went without left them with debt and fears for the future.
Lawsuit says Alaska Department of Health exposed thousands to hunger risk by not giving food aid
A complaint filed Friday alleges some families have waited four months for nutrition assistance.