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SNAP funding is set to lapse Nov. 1, leaving recipients empty-handed. Here's what experts say.
With food-stamp funding set to lapse Saturday, recipients are asking what happens to their benefits — and when help might resume.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined state leaders on Thursday in announcing a new food assistance plan for families who might be affected by the anticipated suspension of SNAP benefits.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman tore into his own party for "moving against our core values" in shutting down the government and faulted Democrats for the "deeply distressing" lapse in food stamp funding.
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Gov. DeWine signing emergency executive order to help some SNAP recipients about to lose benefits
The federal government shutdown is approaching a dangerous deadline with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to run out Saturday.
Two million people in Illinois rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With the governor signing an executive order, $20 million in state funds will be directed to help food banks.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves also requested a waiver allowing the purchase of hot prepared chicken using SNAP benefits and barring some foods.
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SNAP: AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs lays blame for benefits pause on President Trump
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is blaming President Donald Trump for the looming SNAP benefits pause. "There are contingency funds specifically for this purpose, and he should release those funds so that people aren't hungry,
Friday night, federal judges have ordered the administration to fund SNAP during the government shutdown, but it remains to be seen if they are the final word on the issue, and how long it would
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Gov. Healey launches SNAP Resource Hub, announces $8M in food aid amid federal benefit freeze
Gov. Healey launches SNAP Resource Hub, doubles food bank funding to assist Massachusetts families impacted by federal benefit freeze starting Nov. 1.
Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as funding expires Saturday, leaving low-income families without food assistance.