4 d. ago The shutdown could be nearing its end, but high demand for food assistance lingers

The Capital Area Food Bank in Washington D.C., says it's allotted an extra 1 million meals for November, given the uncertainties about whether and when SNAP recipients will get their full benefits.

Events

4 d. ago A week after declaring emergency, Alaska has not yet spent state funds on food assistance

A week after declaring emergency, Alaska has not yet spent state funds on food assistance  Anchorage Daily News

Events

6 d. ago Exclusive — Rep. Hunt Urges Sec. Rollins to Expand Illegal Alien SNAP Probe: Taxpayers Robbed in Daylight

“The American taxpayer is being robbed in broad daylight,” Texas Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt said as he urged Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to widen her crackdown on illegal alien abuse of federal food assistance programs. The post Exclusive — Rep. Hunt Urges Sec. Rollins to Expand Illegal Alien SNAP Probe: Taxpayers Robbed in Daylight appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

8 d. ago Keeping People Fed: Food assistance available in Wood, Washington counties

Keeping People Fed: Food assistance available in Wood, Washington counties  News and Sentinel

Politics

8 d. ago Failed votes mount in Washington while NC residents receive reduced food assistance

Failed votes mount in Washington while NC residents receive reduced food assistance  wfmynews2.com

Politics

8 d. ago U.S. Supreme Court gives Trump a pass on fully funding food assistance program — for now

U.S. Supreme Court gives Trump a pass on fully funding food assistance program — for now  CBC

Politics

8 d. ago Appeals court denies Trump administration request to block SNAP funding order during government shutdown

The Trump administration filed an emergency Supreme Court appeal after losing a bid to partially fund the SNAP food assistance program amid the ongoing shutdown.

Politics

9 d. ago San Antonio Food Bank Provides Assistance to 50,000 New People as Longest Government Shutdown Continues

Breitbart Texas observed a flurry of activity at one of Texas's largest food bank operations as the number of those in need of assistance during the longest-running government shutdown has increased by 50 percent. The San Antonio Food Bank, a nonprofit organization, has seen a 50,000-resident increase in those requiring assistance each week during the shutdown. The post San Antonio Food Bank Provides Assistance to 50,000 New People as Longest Government Shutdown Continues appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

1 week ago Trump threatens food assistance as US government shutdown drags on

Trump threatens food assistance as US government shutdown drags on  Al Jazeera

Politics

1 week ago Here are the results in Colorado's ballot initiatives on school meals and SNAP

Voting concludes Tuesday in Colorado on on Propositions LL and MM. Watch the results live.

Politics

1 week ago Seattle council approves up to $8M for emergency food assistance amid SNAP cuts

Seattle council approves up to $8M for emergency food assistance amid SNAP cuts  MyNorthwest.com

Events

1 week ago Seattle is Providing up to $8M in Emergency Food Assistance to Local Food Banks and Meal Services During SNAP Funding Uncertainty

Seattle is Providing up to $8M in Emergency Food Assistance to Local Food Banks and Meal Services During SNAP Funding Uncertainty  Seattle.gov

Economics

1 week ago The current status of SNAP — and another food assistance option

The Trump administration says it will restart SNAP benefits, but will pay out only half the normal amount. But private and other public resources have been available for families needing assistance.

Society

1 week ago More than 40 million Americans wait to see when SNAP food assistance will restart

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of the month.

Politics

1 week ago SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of the month.

Politics

1 week ago SNAP benefits will restart, but it will be half the normal payment

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of the month.

Politics

1 week ago SNAP recipients share their fear and confusion after shutdown cuts off benefits

As many states rush to fill the gaps left by the shutdown-related pause in food assistance benefits, SNAP recipients express anxiety and confusion.

Events

1 week ago Charts illustrate the scale of SNAP as millions face potential benefit lapse

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as funding expires Saturday, leaving low-income families without food assistance.

Politics

2 w. ago With SNAP benefits cut off, Seattle mulls emergency food assistance

With SNAP benefits cut off, Seattle mulls emergency food assistance  KING5.com

Events

2 w. ago Washington dysfunction is ruining the lives of millions of ordinary Americans

Government shutdown eliminates Affordable Care Act tax credits and SNAP benefits, leaving millions without health benefits or food assistance as Congress fails to act.

Politics