6 d. ago Blue states blasted for funneling millions in SNAP cash for fast food meals

Nine states allow SNAP benefits for fast food through Restaurant Meals Program, with California accounting for over 90% of the millions spent, Sen. Ernst's office reports.

Economics

6 d. ago Blue states blasted for funneling millions in SNAP cash for fast

Nine states allow SNAP benefits for fast-food through Restaurant Meals Program, with California accounting for over 90% of the millions spent, Sen. Ernst's office reports.

Economics

1 week ago SNAP Benefits Are Resuming as Government Reopens After Shutdown

Several states have restarted food stamp payments, but millions of Americans are still awaiting the November deposits that the Trump administration resisted paying out in full.

Politics

1 week ago How food banks, pantries have fared since SNAP benefits were halted

Food banks and pantries have been experiencing historic demand since SNAP benefits halted on Nov. 1 for many Americans in the midst of the federal government shutdown.

Economics

1 week ago Some food banks see up to 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP benefits were halted

Food banks and pantries have been experiencing historic demand since SNAP benefits halted on Nov. 1 for many Americans in the midst of the federal government shutdown.

Politics

1 week ago For students who rely on SNAP, school food pantries offer some relief

A school in Pittsburgh has set up a food pantry for students and their families whose SNAP benefits have been cut or delayed because of the government shutdown.

Society

2 w. ago Pittsburgh school opens food pantry to support students who rely on SNAP benefits

A school food pantry in Pittsburgh aims to help fill the gap for families whose SNAP benefits have been disrupted by the shutdown.

Society

2 w. ago Oregon, Washington refuses Trump administration demand to reverse SNAP food benefits distributed to residents

Oregon, Washington refuses Trump administration demand to reverse SNAP food benefits distributed to residents  KGW

Politics

2 w. ago Bay Area food banks face dramatic surge amid SNAP benefits chaos

Bay Area food banks face dramatic surge amid SNAP benefits chaos  SFGATE

Events

2 w. ago USDA will fund Snap food benefits, feeding millions of Americans

USDA will fund Snap food benefits, feeding millions of Americans  BBC

Politics

2 w. ago SNAP benefits have been mired in politics even before the government shutdown

The Trump administration is appealing a court order to fully fund SNAP benefits this month. The federal food aid program has been a political target for Republicans.

Politics

2 w. ago FAA to reduce air traffic by 10%. And, Trump administration plans to appeal SNAP ruling

The FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at busy airports. And, a federal judge orders the Trump administration to fully restore SNAP food benefits by today, which it plans to appeal.

Politics

2 w. ago As SNAP benefits lapse, Bay Area food banks scramble to meet increasing demand

As SNAP benefits lapse, Bay Area food banks scramble to meet increasing demand  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics

2 w. ago Trump administration plans to appeal judge's order to distribute full SNAP benefits

The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's order that it must provide full SNAP food benefits. The government had been planning to fund only partial payments this month.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump to raise SNAP food benefit payments after recalculation

Trump to raise SNAP food benefit payments after recalculation  The Seattle Times

Politics

2 w. ago 2 food pantries open in Prince George's as partial November SNAP benefits increase

2 food pantries open in Prince George's as partial November SNAP benefits increase  NBC4 Washington

Politics

2 w. ago Some SNAP recipients have to choose between rent and food amid halt in benefits

Some Americans who saw their SNAP benefits halt on Nov. 1 say they have to choose between paying their rent and buying food.

Society

2 w. ago YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles offers food distribution to help residents affected by loss of SNAP benefits

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles offers food distribution to help residents affected by loss of SNAP benefits  CBS News

Politics

3 w. ago Seattle food pantry sees surge in demand during SNAP benefits freeze

Seattle food pantry sees surge in demand during SNAP benefits freeze  KING5.com

Politics

3 w. 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.

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