SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown
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With funding for food stamps on the verge of lapsing for the first time in its 60-year history, local food banks are bracing for higher demand.
Arizona joined a multistate lawsuit seeking to prevent the Trump administration from suspending SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.
Gov. Katie Hobbs is launching a temporary state program, "Food Bucks Now," to provide a short-term lifeline for affected families.
Despite two federal court rulings to keep SNAP running during the shutdown, questions remain about when benefits will reach families.
The government shutdown is halting a critical federal food assistance program that serves 15% of Arizona’s residents, according to the latest state figures.
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SNAP: AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs lays blame for benefits pause on President Trump
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is blaming President Donald Trump for the looming SNAP benefits pause. "There are contingency funds specifically for this purpose, and he should release those funds so that people aren't hungry,
With SNAP benefits at risk during the government shutdown, DoorDash and Gopuff offer free meals, grocery credits, and waived fees.