As the government shutdown continued into its 24th day Friday, Florida SNAP recipients are closer to not having their benefits for the month of November.

With SNAP benefits expected to freeze Saturday due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, food banks are preparing for a sharp rise families needing help.

SNAP provides support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other low-income households. The Florida Department of Children and Families Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS) is responsible for determining SNAP ...

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 Program (SNAP) benefits starting November 1,