61 h. 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

61 h. 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

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.

Politics

9 d. 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

9 d. 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

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

1 week ago US supreme court extends Trump pause on $4bn in food aid benefits

US supreme court extends Trump pause on $4bn in food aid benefits  The Guardian

Politics

1 week ago Doctors find fresh evidence that fruits and veggies can act as powerful medicine

A spate of "Food Is Medicine" studies point to benefits of prescribing healthy food to people at risk of metabolic and diet-related diseases. A JAMA Internal Medicine study found a Rx Food program led to lower blood pressure in patients, which over the long term can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Science

1 week 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

1 week ago Live updates: The latest on the government shutdown as it disrupts flights and food aid benefits | CNN Politics

Live updates: The latest on the government shutdown as it disrupts flights and food aid benefits | CNN Politics  CNN

Politics

1 week ago The latest on the government shutdown as flights disrupted and food aid benefits paused

The latest on the government shutdown as flights disrupted and food aid benefits paused  CNN

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 California families starting to see SNAP benefits back on their cards, San Francisco residents also get extra food aid

California families starting to see SNAP benefits back on their cards, San Francisco residents also get extra food aid  ABC7 San Francisco

Society

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 Judge Orders Trump Administration to Fully Fund SNAP Benefits This Month

A federal judge rebuked the administration for the way it tried to fund only partial benefits to food stamp recipients.

Politics