4 d. ago National nonprofit Lasagna Love still filling food requests despite shutdown's end

Lasagna Love, a national nonprofit that offers free lasagnas, saw requests for help jump after the pause in SNAP benefits. Despite the shutdown's end, the need for help still remains.

Events

1 week ago Live updates: House returns for government shutdown bill vote; Trump requests pardon for Netanyahu

Live updates: House returns for government shutdown bill vote; Trump requests pardon for Netanyahu  NBC News

Politics

1 week 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 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

2 w. ago Alaska will use state funds to fill SNAP cards and help food banks amid federal delays

Alaska will use state funds to fill SNAP cards and help food banks amid federal delays  Alaska Public Media

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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.

Events

3 w. ago As US federal food aid lapses, most states unable to fill the void

As US federal food aid lapses, most states unable to fill the void  Reuters

Politics

3 w. ago With the outlook for SNAP benefits uncertain, food banks are warning of a crisis

More Americans are turning to food banks to help fill the assistance gap, but administrators caution they aren't designed to act as a safety net for a government program.

Events

3 w. ago Washington County food pantries clamber to fill gap when federal food assistance falters

Washington County food pantries clamber to fill gap when federal food assistance falters  Forest Grove News-Times

Politics

3 w. ago SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people

As November looms, states are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country.

Economics