SNAP, Virginia and Emergency Funds
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Virginia is launching an emergency program to ensure families don’t go hungry when federal SNAP benefits pause due to the government shutdown, becoming the first state in the nation to use state funds for food assistance benefits.
While Virginia’s Republican governor announced plans this week to continue SNAP benefits in November using state funding, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein doesn’t have the power to make a similar move.
Virginia Fresh Match, a statewide nutrition incentive program, is launching a promotion in November to help families stretch their food budgets and boost farmers.
Governor Youngkin steps in with VENAP to protect SNAP benefits for Virginians if the federal shutdown persists, ensuring vital meal assistance continues.
Virginia is creating its first-ever state-funded food assistance program to help residents who rely on federal benefits set to lapse Saturday if the shutdown continues. Why it matters: Unless Congress reaches a deal and reopens the government by then — which is unlikely — more than 850,
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Live updates: SNAP benefits in peril as shutdown persists; Obama to stump for Dems in VA, NJ
Federal food aid is on the line as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is poised to run out of money on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. A federal judge on Friday
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As millions of Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits, some states are moving to bridge the gap
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.
Food insecurity continues to affect thousands across Southwest Virginia. On Thursday, dozens of food pantries and partner agencies gathered at the Feeding Southwest Virginia Agency Conference in Salem to discuss strategies and resources.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to provide assistance for more than 850,000 Virginians receiving federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. According to the press release,
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces $10 million in state funds for food banks as SNAP benefits are expected to lapse due to the government shutdown.
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