7 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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12 h. ago Seattle & Tacoma restaurants offer free meals as SNAP benefits face shutdown uncertainty

Seattle & Tacoma restaurants offer free meals as SNAP benefits face shutdown uncertainty  KOMO

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14 h. ago Trump Administration Must Make Food Stamp Payments Within Days, Judge Says

The written order came one day after a court told the Trump administration it must pay benefits in the program known as SNAP during the shutdown.

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20 h. ago DE Gov. Meyer: We Could 'End the Shutdown and Fund Programs Like SNAP', But 'We've Got to Fight' on Health Care

On Friday’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) said that “lawmakers could decide to end the shutdown and fund programs like SNAP so governors like myself don’t have this problem. But then we’re going to have The post DE Gov. Meyer: We Could ‘End the Shutdown and Fund Programs Like SNAP’, But ‘We’ve Got to Fight’ on Health Care appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 h. 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.

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22 h. ago Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown

President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while Republicans demand government reopening first.

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25 h. ago SNAP benefits run dry as shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in

On Saturday, some 42 million low-income Americans, including 16 million children, lost access to benefits through the SNAP program as the government shutdown continues.

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26 h. ago SNAP benefits run dry as government shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in

SNAP benefits run dry as government shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in  ABC News

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26 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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32 h. ago Trump: ‘I Do NOT Want Americans to Go Hungry’ — Seeks Way to Pay SNAP, Gives Out Schumer’s Number

President Donald Trump said Friday he has instructed government lawyers to seek immediate court guidance on how to legally continue payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing government shutdown, as the program faces imminent funding delays while Democrats refuse to pass a clean spending bill. The post Trump: ‘I Do NOT Want Americans to Go Hungry’ — Seeks Way to Pay SNAP, Gives Out Schumer’s Number appeared first on Breitbart.

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34 h. ago Trump vows to ‘fund SNAP as soon as possible’ if court allows, blasts Democrats over shutdown delay

Trump is seeking a court ruling on SNAP payments during the government shutdown as 42 million Americans face uncertainty over November food stamp benefits.

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36 h. ago Hassett says Democrats have 'no plan' as SNAP benefits for 42M Americans hang in balance during shutdown

The government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as President Donald Trump and Kevin Hassett push to eliminate Senate filibuster rules.

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37 h. ago SNAP Map: Here’s Who Will Be Affected by Disruptions to Food Aid

More SNAP recipients live in Democratic districts. But the program touches every corner of the country.

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37 h. ago Trump faces critical point in government shutdown, SNAP cutoff

Trump, back from a weeklong trip in Asia, will have to confront how to handle deepening impacts from the shutdown on Americans.

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37 h. ago Food Bank of Alaska supports residents amid SNAP disruptions, shutdown impact

Food Bank of Alaska supports residents amid SNAP disruptions, shutdown impact  Your Alaska Link

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39 h. ago SNAP rulings ease shutdown pressure as Thune rebuffs Trump's call to end Senate filibuster

SNAP rulings ease shutdown pressure as Thune rebuffs Trump's call to end Senate filibuster  CBS News

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39 h. ago US judges say Trump administration must keep paying Snap food benefits during US shutdown

US judges say Trump administration must keep paying Snap food benefits during US shutdown  BBC

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39 h. ago Live updates: Impact of government shutdown on Bay Area, California SNAP benefits

Live updates: Impact of government shutdown on Bay Area, California SNAP benefits  ABC7 San Francisco

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39 h. ago Sen. Lisa Murkowski on SNAP benefits and the government shutdown

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Sen. Lisa Murkowski about the possible loss of SNAP benefits due to the shutdown.

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39 h. ago GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski urges colleagues to reach deal as SNAP benefits dry up

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Sen. Lisa Murkowski about the possible loss of SNAP benefits due to the shutdown.

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