Impact of the government shutdown on food assistance
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SNAP benefits won’t go out to 750,000 Alabamians on Nov. 1
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The USDA stated that benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1, Treasure Valley residents can turn to numerous local food banks and pantries for support.
As the ongoing government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions across the nation, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are voicing concerns.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in a memo Friday that its contingency fund cannot legally be used to provide food assistance benefits for more than 42 million Americans in November, as the government shutdown continues.
The president's "big beautiful bill" is expected to cut $186 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said her administration was evaluating all of its options ahead of the Nov. 1 stop for SNAP benefits
With the continued government shutdown — food programs in North Carolina could be at risk.People relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P