2 d. ago Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown, even though benefits were late

Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown, even though benefits were late  Alaska Beacon

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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.

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8 d. ago Dem Rep. Bell: I Voted Against Reopening Gov't Because SNAP Recipients Were Happy with Me Doing So to Make Point

On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) stated that he voted against the bill to end the government shutdown because people in his state who were losing SNAP benefits “Absolutely” would be happy that he was The post Dem Rep. Bell: I Voted Against Reopening Gov’t Because SNAP Recipients Were Happy with Me Doing So to Make Point appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago The Shutdown Is Over. For Many SNAP Recipients, the Scars Remain.

Some recipients have seen their benefits return but are worried they could still be taken away. Others wonder whether the funding could be stopped again at some point.

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8 d. ago 66,000 Alaskans get SNAP benefits as shutdown effects linger

66,000 Alaskans get SNAP benefits as shutdown effects linger  Alaska's News Source

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8 d. ago Now that the federal shutdown is over, here’s what to know about SNAP, air travel and more

Now that the federal shutdown is over, here’s what to know about SNAP, air travel and more  Boston Herald

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9 d. 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.

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9 d. ago Federal back pay, flights, SNAP: When things might return to normal after shutdown

Federal back pay, flights, SNAP: When things might return to normal after shutdown  NBC4 Washington

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9 d. ago SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger

The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.

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9 d. ago As Shutdown Ends, When Will SNAP and Air Travel Be Back to Normal?

Some programs like SNAP could be restored within hours, while other effects could take longer to unravel.

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1 week ago As Shutdown Nears End, When Will SNAP and Air Travel Be Back to Normal?

Some programs like SNAP could be restored within hours, while other effects could take longer to unravel.

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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.

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1 week ago Congressman Womack heads back to Washington as government shutdown impacts travelers, SNAP benefits

Congressman Womack heads back to Washington as government shutdown impacts travelers, SNAP benefits  5newsonline.com

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1 week ago The shutdown could be nearing its end, but high demand for food assistance lingers

The Capital Area Food Bank in Washington D.C., says it's allotted an extra 1 million meals for November, given the uncertainties about whether and when SNAP recipients will get their full benefits.

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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.

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1 week ago Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The high court's decision keeps in place a chaotic situation. People who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in some states have received their full monthly allocations, while others have received nothing.

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1 week ago John Fetterman sides with GOP in Senate vote, says Democrats ‘crossed a line’ putting politics over country

Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democrats in Senate vote over 42-day government shutdown, saying party 'crossed a line' by risking SNAP benefits and worker pay.

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1 week ago VP’s office responds to PA gov who said Vance betrayed Appalachian roots with 'bull

Political clash between VP Vance and PA governor Shapiro over SNAP benefits hints at potential 2028 presidential rivalry as shutdown impacts hungry families.

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1 week ago Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Withhold Full SNAP Funding

A ruling late Sunday offered a possible reprieve for people who receive assistance from the program known as SNAP.

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1 week ago Senators reach deal to reopen the government. And, countries gather for climate talks

Several Senate Democrats break ranks to join Republicans in a deal to reopen the government. And, world leaders gather in Brazil for a major climate conference, but the U.S. is not expected to attend.

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