Food Banks Brace for Overwhelming Demand as SNAP Cutoff Looms

Growing need and decreased resources are squeezing the charitable food system beyond its capacity, leaders say.

Central Texas Food Bank ramps up efforts as government shutdown halts SNAP benefits

The Central Texas Food Bank has announced that due to the government shutdown, the USDA will not distribute SNAP benefits on ...

Minnesota gives $4M to food banks amid federal shutdown, USDA threatens food stamps, SNAP

As the federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits, Minnesota directs $4 million to food shelves across Minnesota. USDA warns ...

Bay Area food banks mobilize as millions set to lose SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

"Families are scared." Bay Area food banks and community nonprofits are mobilizing to help thousands of people who could lose ...
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The void left by federal SNAP cuts can't be filled by food banks

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will no longer issue benefits in North Carolina beginning on November ...
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Local food banks face shortages as government shutdown impacts SNAP benefits

Local food banks are bracing for empty shelves later this week as the ongoing government shutdown disrupts food assistance ...

More Ontarians relying on food banks, new ‘heartbreaking’ data shows

The food bank system in Ontario is no longer sustainable, a new report warns as the number of people in need grows amid ...

Rep. Zach Nunn tours Food Bank of Iowa, meets leaders amid looming government shutdown concerns

As the government shutdown continues, Iowa food banks brace for increased demand with SNAP benefits at risk. Rep. Zach Nunn ...