How do SNAP benefits work? What to know about the government program

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides government assistance to bring food and other necessities to low-income households.

As millions of Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits, some states are moving to bridge the gap

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.
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Is Walmart Closing Stores Nationwide On Nov. 1 Due To Food Stamp Cuts? Here’s What To Know

More than 42 million Americans are expected to lose their SNAP/food stamps benefits in November as the government shutdown continues.

States sue Trump admin over billions in looming cuts to SNAP, food stamps

Democratic-led states filed suit in federal court, arguing the Trump administration’s halt to SNAP aid during the shutdown harms millions of low-income Americans.
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