SNAP benefits can't be used for pet food, but money budgeted for family dogs and cats may be needed to feed humans during the shutdown.

Thousands of older adults across South Florida are at imminent risk of losing crucial food assistance as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

Many families in need are bracing themselves for what may be a tough month because of the SNAP benefits limbo, job furloughs and food costs.

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SNAP benefits for food stamps expired on Nov. 1 and local communities, businesses and food banks are stepping up to help.

What areas are likely to be impacted most, how officials plan to fill the gap and where those in need can seek food ...

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"Right now, there are thousands in Broward who don't know where their next meal is coming from," said Broward County Commissioner Nan Rich.

A federal government shutdown has halted funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Florida's ...

With the SNAP program scheduled to run out of funds, nonprofits dedicated to serving the hungry were bracing for a spike in visitors.