46 m. ago Shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low

Shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families  PBS

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3 h. ago Both parties under pressure to reopen government as food benefits stop and health premiums soar

The shutdown's suspension of food aid and rising healthcare costs is putting new pressure on both parties to break the stalemate in Washington

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21 h. ago ‘It’s scary’: SNAP recipients brace for fallout as benefits vanish during shutdown

The government shutdown has frozen SNAP funding for 42 million Americans. Food banks warn shelves are emptying fast as states struggle to fill the gap.

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40 h. ago As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills

With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.

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46 h. ago San Francisco, SFSU respond to federal government’s refusal to provide food aid amid shutdown, despite reserve

San Francisco, SFSU respond to federal government’s refusal to provide food aid amid shutdown, despite reserve  Golden Gate Xpress

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47 h. ago Seattle mom, food banks face uncertainty as SNAP funding hangs in the balance

Seattle mom, food banks face uncertainty as SNAP funding hangs in the balance  KING5.com

Economics

50 h. ago Uncertainty over federal food aid rises as shutdown fight continues

Uncertainty over federal food aid rises as shutdown fight continues  CBS News

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51 h. ago The Newsfeed: Washington food banks brace for loss of SNAP funds

The Newsfeed: Washington food banks brace for loss of SNAP funds  Cascade PBS

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53 h. ago US courts rule Trump cannot suspend food aid during government shutdown

US courts rule Trump cannot suspend food aid during government shutdown  Al Jazeera

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54 h. ago Two judges rule Trump admin must keep SNAP benefits in place as shutdown drags on

A pair of federal judges ordered the Trump administration to keep SNAP payments flowing during the government shutdown, averting a lapse in food aid for millions of Americans.

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56 h. ago Photos: Food banks scramble to get ready as SNAP funding deadline looms

Some 42 million people in the U.S. who rely on SNAP benefits could soon join the already long lines at the nation's food banks and pantries that are also serving struggling federal workers.

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62 h. ago Delaware governor on using state money to temporarily fund SNAP benefits

NPR's A Martinez speaks to Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer of Delaware, who declared a state of emergency to temporarily fund SNAP benefits for his state's recipients of the federal food aid.

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62 h. ago Judge blocks suspension of Snap food aid during shutdown – US politics live

Judge blocks suspension of Snap food aid during shutdown – US politics live  The Guardian

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3 d. ago Mayor Harrell Proclaims Limited Civil Emergency Providing $8 Million in Food Assistance Responding to Possibility of Trump

Mayor Harrell Proclaims Limited Civil Emergency Providing $8 Million in Food Assistance Responding to Possibility of Trump-Driven Delay in SNAP Funding  Seattle.gov

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3 d. ago US judge blasts ‘political game’ over shutdown pause on food aid

US judge blasts ‘political game’ over shutdown pause on food aid  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago Widespread uncertainty as US food aid set to lapse amid government shutdown

Widespread uncertainty as US food aid set to lapse amid government shutdown  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago Boston judge considers demand to force the government to keep funding SNAP food aid despite the shutdown

The hearing comes two days before the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program because it said it can't continue funding it due to the shutdown. The post Boston judge considers demand to force the government to keep funding SNAP food aid despite the shutdown appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago If SNAP food aid is cut off, small grocery stores also will feel the pain

If Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are disrupted, analysts say it could mean more pressure on the already shrinking number of small independent supermarkets.

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3 d. ago Trump Administration Tells Court It Has Money It Can’t Spend to Prevent Food Stamp Cuts

States have sued the federal government to force the release of aid during the shutdown, with a key hearing set for Thursday.

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3 d. ago Local groups rally support for SNAP recipients as government shutdown threatens vital aid

Local groups rally support for SNAP recipients as government shutdown threatens vital aid  KOMO

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