Families across the U.S. that receive food aid through the SNAP benefit program did not see any money loaded onto their EBT cards on Saturday. The impacts are being felt in New York, with food pantries and soup kitchens preparing for greater demand.

At a loss of what to do, what help you are entitled to as the Trump administration is ordered by a judge to fund SNAP benefits while the shutdown continues? We explain the latest developments in SNAP benefits,

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $11 million in state funding for emergency food relief programs and urged the USDA to release $700 million in SNAP benefits to prevent a public health crisis, while

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York on Thursday, days before SNAP benefits and other assistance are set to dry out amid the ongoing, and historic, federal government shutdown.

The Trump administration confirmed last week that benefits will stop on Nov. 1, warning states that EBT cards will not be refilled “until further notice.”

The ongoing government shutdown means millions of New Yorkers have stopped receiving their SNAP benefits. Food pantries, non-profits and restaurants are stepping up

Beginning Nov. 1, when SNAP benefits are expected to be suspended, Je T’aime Patisserie will offer free breakfast to anyone who presents their EBT card from 7:30-10 a.m.

Long lines have formed at food pantries across the U.S. as federal food benefits were cut off due to the government shutdown