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Forty million Americans will lose access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits by Nov. 1, a consequence of the ongoing government shutdown.
As the ongoing government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions across the nation, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are voicing concerns.
The president's "big beautiful bill" is expected to cut $186 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Montanans who use SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, may not receive the benefit in November.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will deploy the National Guard to support food banks because of expected delays to federal food assistance amid the government shutdown.
The one in six Oregonians who rely on federal SNAP food and nutrition assistance to pay for groceries each month will be left with nothing in November due to the ongoing government shutdown, according to the U.
Gov. Jeff Landry signed an emergency order Friday approving food assistance benefits through November for children, elderly and disabled people as concerns mount over a potential federal shutdown.
Food benefits for 1.4 million Michiganians will be delayed next month due to insufficient funding during the federal government shutdown.
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) posted an update on the impact of the continuing federal shutdown on several key assistance programs.
Millions of low-income Floridians who receive food stamp benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including veterans and the elderly, could see their benefits for November delayed if the U.
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Federal SNAP-Ed program cuts mean less nutrition education for Colorado students and families
The federal government provided Colorado more than $6 million annually to use on educational programs like the one offered in the 600-student school district located in the San Luis Valley.
Millions of Americans will go without food assistance next month due to the continued government shutdown. The Trump administration has informed states funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will not be distributed as Congress remains deadlocked over health care funding.