Many families struggle as food stamp benefits remain unclear

Food pantries remain unusually busy as it's unclear how soon SNAP payments will arrive amid the government shutdown.

Here’s why the shutdown has put food stamp benefits at risk

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming weeks amid the federal government shutdown.
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What the food benefit cuts mean for state aid systems

In response to a court order, the Trump administration says it will provide half of the regular food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. To discuss what the decision will mean for SNAP recipients,

Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown

President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while Republicans demand government reopening first.

DeSantis won’t declare emergency over food stamp benefits as shutdown continues

I’m getting letters from Democrats saying, ‘You should declare an emergency and create your own SNAP,’ when they’re the ones that are filibustering SNAP,” Ron DeSantis said.

Trump says SNAP benefits won't be paid until shutdown ends, sparking confusion

President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"

These Central Jersey restaurants are offering free food to people who lost SNAP benefits

Several Central Jersey restaurants have stepped up to offer meals to those who face the possibility of going hungry.

Will my food stamps renew? Across the country, a chorus of desperation and anger

The Trump administration had said SNAP food assistance wouldn’t be distributed in November because of the government shutdown. But on Friday, a judge ordered that contingency funds be distributed.
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