Florida families struggle as government shutdown halts SNAP benefits

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has left nearly 3 ...

St. Pete lawmaker introduces bill to fix Florida’s ‘food deserts’

As the government shutdown leaves three million Floridians without SNAP benefits, State Rep. Michele Rayner, D-St. Petersburg ...

Government says SNAP benefit cuts won’t be as deep as announced for some families

But some people will see deeper cuts, with some receiving no benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Aid Program for ...
Hernando Sun

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Community Steps Up to Help Families Affected by SNAP Cuts

As the government shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been put on hold for families nationwide. In response to limited ...

Here’s how Treasure Coast, Florida governments are addressing SNAP lapse

County staff donated more than three tons of food, in addition to contributions collected through donation bins placed ...

2.9M people in Florida rely on SNAP benefits | What to know as the shutdown persists

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

Feeding Florida is increasing relief efforts for those missing SNAP benefits during government shutdown

Feeding Florida is deploying increased distributions to help ensure families, seniors and veterans get essential sustenance ...

SNAP cuts leave Florida families struggling as shutdown drags on

A federal judge ordered the administration to release emergency funding for food aid, but advocates say the partial payments ...

Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown. Here's how much recipients will get

After widespread concern over the fate of SNAP-recipients during the government shutdown, the Trump administration will ...

Investigating rumor Trump spent $3.4M in taxpayer money on 'Great Gatsby' Halloween party

The U.S. president hosted a party at his Mar-a-Lago club in 2025 as millions of Americans feared losing food stamp benefits.

FSU, FAMU face challenges as government shutdown continues. Here’s how they’re coping

As a result of the federal decision, impacts have trickled down to colleges and universities – leaving them to learn how to ...

DeSantis won’t declare emergency over food stamp benefits as shutdown continues

I’m getting letters from Democrats saying, ‘You should declare an emergency and create your own SNAP,’ when they’re the ones that are filibustering SNAP,” Ron DeSantis said.