6 h. ago Amid SNAP benefit cuts, these Greater Boston food businesses are here to help

Restaurants, grocery stores, and other food businesses are stepping up during the government shutdown, which has resulted in cuts to millions of people's SNAP benefits. The post Amid SNAP benefit cuts, these Greater Boston food businesses are here to help appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

41 h. ago House speaker says emergency Snap food aid funding not easy to do as millions lose benefit while shutdown drags on – US politics live

House speaker says emergency Snap food aid funding not easy to do as millions lose benefit while shutdown drags on – US politics live  The Guardian

Events

62 h. 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

5 d. ago SNAP benefit cuts: As millions face possibility of losing food assistance, Los Angeles food banks step in to help

SNAP benefit cuts: As millions face possibility of losing food assistance, Los Angeles food banks step in to help  ABC7 Los Angeles

Economics

5 d. ago In Louisiana, Threat of Lost SNAP Food Benefits Is Rattling the Vulnerable

The state has vowed to step in and provide food assistance for many who face a cut-off in federal SNAP aid. But there is still fear and anxiety about how to get by.

Events

5 d. ago Gov. Healey launches SNAP Resource Hub, announces $8M in food aid amid federal benefit freeze

Massachusetts doubles food bank aid and launches a SNAP Resource Hub to help families facing hunger as federal benefits are frozen. The post Gov. Healey launches SNAP Resource Hub, announces $8M in food aid amid federal benefit freeze appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

5 d. ago These Bay Area businesses rely on SNAP customers. What happens when food benefits end?

These Bay Area businesses rely on SNAP customers. What happens when food benefits end?  San Francisco Chronicle

Economics

6 d. ago Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Wednesday's decision brings the Fed's key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. The post Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

6 d. ago California restaurants choke on new allergen menu mandate amid compliance concerns and costs

First Amendment concerns arise as California mandates restaurant allergen disclosures, creating legal exposure and constitutional challenges for food service businesses.

Politics

7 d. ago Where does SNAP benefit coverage stand in DC, Maryland and Virginia?

Where does SNAP benefit coverage stand in DC, Maryland and Virginia?  NBC4 Washington

Politics

8 d. ago Looming SNAP benefit expiration threatens Washington families

Looming SNAP benefit expiration threatens Washington families  FOX 13 Seattle

Events

8 d. ago Trump administration says emergency funds can't be used to keep SNAP benefits going

The Trump administration now says it won't use a contingency fund to pay SNAP benefits to about 1 in 8 Americans in November, a departure from earlier guidance announced before the shutdown.

Politics

8 d. ago Democratic AGs and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits

More than two dozen Democratic states are suing the Agriculture Department after the Trump administration said it would not use emergency funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

Politics

1 week ago Inside the booming business of luxury water — and what people pay for it

Fine dining restaurants now charge up to $95 for premium bottled water with dedicated sommeliers. The luxury water trend is growing as eateries offer elaborate menus.

Economics

1 week ago Wakefield man stabbed woman with box cutter at Boston mall, police say

Christopher Baez, 36, was charged following the alleged attack at South Bay Center. The post Wakefield man stabbed woman with box cutter at Boston mall, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

2 w. ago Chase Center to debut six rookie food and drink options for new Warriors season

Chase Center to debut six rookie food and drink options for new Warriors season  The Business Journals

Events

2 w. ago Mamnoon owners to close remaining Seattle restaurants, shift focus to wholesale food business

Mamnoon owners to close remaining Seattle restaurants, shift focus to wholesale food business  The Business Journals

Economics