What can you buy with SNAP? Can you use food stamps for alcohol, cigarettes, 'junk' food?

SNAP, or food stamps, won't be available to some 42 million Americans come Nov. 1. But what can you buy with SNAP? Only ...

SNAP benefits run dry as government shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in

On Saturday, some 42 million low-income Americans, including 16 million children, lost access to benefits through the SNAP program as the government shutdown continues.

Millions rely on SNAP for access to healthy food. How to find help or donate if you can.

As federal benefits for food stamps expire on Saturday, Nov. 1, local communities, businesses and food banks are stepping up to help those in need.
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SNAP benefits: These states will partially fund food stamps amid shutdown

Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting ...

North Carolina allocates $10 million to food banks as SNAP benefits face suspension

Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina will grant $10 million to local food banks across the state. AmeriHealth ...

With the outlook for SNAP benefits uncertain, food banks are warning of a crisis

More Americans are turning to food banks to help fill the assistance gap, but administrators caution they aren't designed to act as a safety net for a government program.

How many people in Missouri use SNAP benefits? What to know about the program's future.

SNAP benefits were supposed to run out Nov. 1. Here's what to know about the program's status and what to do if you run out of food stamp benefits.