In the midst of a national legal battle over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Georgia has started the process of implementing expanded work requirements for people getting the food aid.

Nonprofits, businesses and local governments are stepping up to help people experiencing food insecurity as SNAP benefits are paused.

The federal government announced on Friday that it intends to comply with a judge’s order and fully fund SNAP for the month of November.And now, the state of Georgia said it will issue those benefits in accordance with federal directives.

The USDA is providing states with about half the normal funding, requiring systems to be recalibrated. Federal officials and the White House have indicated that payments will be delayed for weeks or months. Food banks are preparing to assist but cannot fully cover the gap left by delayed SNAP benefits.

Newly released internal DHS tallies show 2,207 case escalations last week alone — most flooding the state's call center — with more than a third repeat complaints amid ongoing SNAP delays.

SNAP benefit delays are leaving Georgia families hungry. Here’s how to support local food banks, donate smartly and make an impact in your community.

Confusion over funding for SNAP benefits is causing many recipients to worry whether they’ll be able to put food on the table.

If you’ve ever stopped by the Athens Farmers Market, you’ve probably noticed a sign at the welcome booth reading “Double SNAP” or “Double EBT.” The program doubles the value of