‘A Man-Made Disaster’: Food Banks and Experts Issue Grave Warning as SNAP Benefits Set to Run Out Amid Government Shutdown

Americans face a "tough time" as food banks are unlikely to be able to meet the demand amid the government shutdown.

Why Nov. 1 is a key date in the government shutdown. Impacts on SNAP, WIC, Obamacare.

The government shutdown appears likely to continue into the week leading up to Nov. 1. Here's why that's a key date.

Monroe County program helping people at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

A Michigan nonprofit says it has seen an uptick in calls from concerned residents after state officials announced SNAP benefits would be temporarily paused amid the federal government shutdown.

SNAP Benefit Update: Senator Pushes Plan to Reinstate Funding Amid Shutdown

Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill Wednesday that would reinstate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP) as the government shutdown stretches into its third week.

SNAP recipients could lose November benefits. Here are options for free food in Memphis

Recipients of SNAP benefits could soon face difficulties accessing food if the government shutdown continues into November.

Gov. Polis asks Colorado lawmakers for $10M amid SNAP benefits uncertainty

Gov. Jared Polis is asking Colorado lawmakers to approve up to $10 million to help feed people who may lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits next month due to the federal government shutdown.
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'It's the perfect storm': Federal shutdown threatens SNAP, HEAP benefits for thousands in Erie County

More than 140,000 people across Erie County could lose access to food assistance if the federal government shutdown continues past the end of October, local officials warned Friday.
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