SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways ...

NY declares state of emergency, with federal shutdown set to halt SNAP benefits

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York on Thursday, days before SNAP benefits and other assistance are ...

Panic sets in for New Yorkers as SNAP benefits dry up and gov shutdown extends

New Yorkers panicked Saturday as their SNAP benefits officially ran out — making the prospect of going hungry very real for ...

With SNAP benefits in jeopardy, New York declares emergency as pantries brace for surge

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and said New York will not let people on food stamps go hungry due to the ...

SNAP Benefits: New York Issues Emergency Funding Update

Hochul said New York's funding will help offset the crisis and keep food on the table for families as Washington gridlock ...

Adams announces public-private initiatives to support NYC’s SNAP recipients

Adams’ office said that his administration will partner with the New York Community Trust, Partnership for New York City and United Way of New York.

NJ to declare state of emergency over Trump administration's SNAP benefits suspension

New Jersey is set to declare a state of emergency starting at midnight on Nov. 1 in response to the Trump administration’s ...

If SNAP benefits lapse, the Bronx figures to be hardest hit of NYC's 5 boroughs

City Council data from 2024 shows about 20% of New York City residents receive SNAP. In the Bronx, more than 40% of people ...