2 h. ago Agriculture Dept. Threatens to Withhold SNAP Funding From Democratic States

The latest threat to SNAP funding came after weeks of confusion over the status of benefits during the government shutdown.

Politics

31 h. ago Slog AM: Trump Shuts Down Asylum Claims, SNAP Benefits Are Under Threat Again, Women's Hockey Finally Comes to Seattle

Slog AM: Trump Shuts Down Asylum Claims, SNAP Benefits Are Under Threat Again, Women's Hockey Finally Comes to Seattle  The Stranger

Politics

1 week ago Mayor Harrell Issues Proclamation Ending Limited Civil Emergency After SNAP Benefits Fully Restored

Mayor Harrell Issues Proclamation Ending Limited Civil Emergency After SNAP Benefits Fully Restored  Seattle.gov

Events

1 week 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

1 week 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 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

Events

2 w. ago SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions

Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them.

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago As SNAP benefits stalled, a Massachusetts teen stepped up with a digital lifeline: MySnapMap

As SNAP benefits stalled, a Massachusetts teen stepped up with a digital lifeline: MySnapMap  WGBH

Politics

2 w. ago VIDEO — Brooke Rollins: 'Unbelievable' That 186,000 Dead People Are Getting SNAP Benefits

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Thursday officials are going to start cutting out the massive fraud and abuse within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The post VIDEO — Brooke Rollins: ‘Unbelievable’ That 186,000 Dead People Are Getting SNAP Benefits appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 w. 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.

Politics

2 w. ago Washington Commission: Updates on SNAP benefits and injection well info

Washington Commission: Updates on SNAP benefits and injection well info  mariettatimes.com

Politics

2 w. 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

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. ago WV SNAP recipients have received their full November benefits, Morrisey says

WV SNAP recipients have received their full November benefits, Morrisey says  West Virginia Watch

Politics

2 w. ago WV SNAP recipients will get full benefits Thursday or Friday, Morrisey says

WV SNAP recipients will get full benefits Thursday or Friday, Morrisey says  West Virginia Watch

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Food Stamps May Face Lasting Damage From Trump’s Halt to Funds in Shutdown

For the poorest Americans, the end of the longest shutdown in history has left doubt and anxiety around the benefits known as SNAP.

Events

2 w. 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