As the controversy over funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown dragged on in recent days, the top official in charge of the program pivoted to a new talking point, calling the program that some 42 million Americans rely on, "corrupt."

Some 42 million recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will have to wait for them to be restored after losing them on Saturday.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides government assistance to bring food and other necessities to low-income households.

Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.

WASHINGTON D.C. (KSWO) - Army Emergency Relief (AER) has announced that it will cover payments for soldiers and their families who utilize programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) to help with food expenses.

A reduction in SNAP benefits is cutting off some Iowa families from earning extra dollars for fresh produce through a popular healthy food program. Why it matters: Families relying on SNAP are facing a double setback — partial access to their regular benefits,

Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must at least partially cover food stamp benefits in November. Millions of Americans could still face delays to their benefits, which were scheduled to be distributed tomorrow but disrupted by the government shutdown.

Warren County officials are expanding services and collecting food donations to support residents affected by SNAP benefits.