57 h. 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

68 h. 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

69 h. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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.

Events

3 d. 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

4 d. ago Supreme Court Extends Order Allowing Limits on Food Stamp Payments

The justices allowed the Trump administration to withhold full benefits for two more days while Congress worked to advance a government funding bill.

Events

4 d. ago 'What to Eat Now' nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the 'triple duty' diet

Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now.

Events

5 d. ago Oregon, Washington SNAP recipients face uncertainty as Supreme Court weighs federal food aid case

Oregon, Washington SNAP recipients face uncertainty as Supreme Court weighs federal food aid case  KGW

Politics

5 d. ago SNAP recipients feel whiplash as shutdown deal uncertainty clouds food aid

As lawmakers debate a shutdown deal, SNAP recipients continue to face confusion and delays, with food aid caught in uncertainty and legal wrangling since funds ran out.

Events

6 d. ago States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments

States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments  Toronto Star

Politics

6 d. 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

6 d. ago In Alaska and Hawaii, Higher Food Prices Intensified SNAP Anxiety

In Alaska and Hawaii, Higher Food Prices Intensified SNAP Anxiety  The New York Times

Politics

6 d. ago In Alaska and Hawaii, Higher Food Prices Intensify SNAP Anxiety

In Alaska and Hawaii, Higher Food Prices Intensify SNAP Anxiety  The New York Times

Politics

6 d. ago Trump Officials Push States to ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full SNAP Benefits

In late-night guidance, the Agriculture Department also threatened financial penalties against states.

Politics

6 d. ago SNAP food aid gets to people in some states while others remain in limbo amid court battles

SNAP food aid gets to people in some states while others remain in limbo amid court battles  NBC4 Los Angeles

Events

7 d. ago Sunland woman transforms neighborhood "Little Free Library" into food pantry amid SNAP stoppage

Sunland woman transforms neighborhood "Little Free Library" into food pantry amid SNAP stoppage  CBS News

Politics

7 d. 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

8 d. 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

8 d. ago USDA will fund Snap food benefits, feeding millions of Americans

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

Politics