The federal government’s shutdown over a Congressional budget impasse has put funding for numerous programs at risk, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits. Unless Congress takes action,

More than 440,000 Minnesotans are set to lose food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday at midnight, and food shelves across the state are preparing for an unprecedented wave of need.

SNAP funds running out during the shutdown is the big news, but other food assistance programs are also running dry.

The president's 12th visit to Palm Beach offers a contrast to how Trump handled the record-breaking 35-day shutdown during his first term.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves also requested a waiver allowing the purchase of hot prepared chicken using SNAP benefits and barring some foods.

The County will spend $3 million of the funds on food security efforts, including the Community Assistance Network, Catonsville Emergency Assistance and the Maryland Food Bank.

City leaders are taking action to try to help around 100,000 Denver families who could lose important benefits for food in two days. SNAP benefits are set to pause due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

One speaker at the press conference put a face on how families will suffer the consequences of losing SNAP. Kayla Baillargeon, a 35-year-old mother of four who lives in Main South, said that after paying rent for November, her family is left with $200 to cover the rest of that month's bills.