SNAP, food banks and code for America

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While SNAP battle leaves Americans fearing hunger, near $400 billion in food at risk of waste every year
As the political battle over food stamps leave millions of Americans fearing hunger, the U.S. is wasting up to an estimated $382 billion a year in food.

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Millions of Americans could face delays for their SNAP food assistance. Here’s who relies on the program
Millions rely on SNAP for access to healthy food. How to find help or donate if you can.
Trump says SNAP will be half funded in November. What does that mean?
About 12% of Americans began the week waiting to find out if they would receive federal food assistance in November, the first time it was in question since the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr...

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Trump Administration Faces a Deadline to Tell Judges Whether It Will Use Contingency Funds for SNAP
SNAP payments will resume, but recipients will receive a smaller amount amid shutdown
The Latest: Trump Administration Says SNAP Will Be Partially Funded After Judges’ Rulings
The shortage of air traffic controllers amid the shutdown continues to lead to delayed flights into and out of the United States.

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Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings, AP Explains
Trump administration will tap emergency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits

SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight

The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.

Ayanna Pressley condemns Trump admin pushing for 'work requirements' to access food stamps

Amid the ongoing shutdown, Rep. Ayanna Pressley blasted the Trump administration as corrupt and "cruel" for pushing the idea that many SNAP beneficiaries should be required to work.

Johnson Co. food access partners 'sound the alarm' as residents brace for SNAP uncertainty

Local food assistance leaders are 'sounding the alarm' as nearly 10,000 Johnson County residents could go without SNAP benefits amid swirling uncertainty.

The feds want to know more about the people on food stamps. How Newsom responded

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 593 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, a Democrat from Oakland, that forbids state and local departments from sharing sensitive personal data to increase food stamp enrollment.
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SNAP update: Millions to receive only 50% of food stamp benefits this month

Millions of Americans relying on SNAP will receive only half of their usual benefits this month after the Trump administration announced partial funding amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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