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

The federal government shutdown continues, and November SNAP benefits may be delayed for thousands of New Yorkers, according to New York State. However, if you’re a SNAP recipient and haven’t used all your benefits,

In his Bronx district on Wednesday morning, Torres demanded President Trump come to the table and negotiate a compromise to sustain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Walmart and grocery stores across the New York area are being threatened with mass looting after SNAP benefits expire on Saturday, law enforcement sources told The Post.

As 1.8 million New York City residents brace for their food assistance to be cut off this Saturday, New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday over its decision to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing federal government

The community just outside New York City is gearing up for a possible food crisis if SNAP is frozen​ due to the 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.”

A new bill would see Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits paid retroactively as payments remain in jeopardy due to the ongoing government shutdown. About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to help pay for food every month.