SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans

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As millions of Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits, some states are moving to bridge the gap
The Agriculture Department said last week, in a message on its website, that payments would not be issued on Nov. 1, marking the first time in recent history that the program has been suspended due to...

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With SNAP benefits set to pause, some Americans are worried about what comes next
Millions of Americans set to lose SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1
Democratic AGs and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits
A coalition of more than two dozen Democratic attorneys general and governors are suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend federal food benefits during the government shutdown.

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Delaware lawmakers urge Gov. Meyer to provide funding to continue endangered SNAP benefits
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As the shutdown enters its fourth week, USDA says SNAP benefits will run out Nov. 1
‘Disgraceful’: Monroe County, City officials speak on SNAP delay, announce community resources
As the government shutdown continues, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments will not be disbursed on November 1.

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No SNAP benefits for November means local food banks bracing for surge in demand
SNAP benefits may run out Nov. 1. Here’s how you could still get food assistance

Nevada's Lombardo, Ford try different tactics over shutdown of SNAP food benefits

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo shuffles state funds to support food banks, while Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined lawsuit to block SNAP shutdown.

Here’s why the shutdown has put food stamp benefits at risk

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming weeks amid the federal government shutdown.

How Many Migrants Use Food Stamps in America? SNAP Benefits Data Analyzed

One expert told Newsweek that "years of evidence point to the fact that noncitizens use SNAP at lower rates than U.S. citizens."
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Michigan Democrats propose $900M plan to save SNAP benefits during shutdown

The emergency funding for the program formerly known as food stamps would help 1.4 million Michigan residents who face losing food assistance in November as the federal government remains shut down.

Arizona food banks brace for rush as federal shutdown set to pause SNAP benefits

Local food banks are preparing to serve more people as the federal shutdown threatens to pause food assistance benefits for many Arizona households.

Over 140K Central Texans will lose their SNAP benefits; List of resources for those in need

As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.

Ohio senators push for SNAP funding as shutdown threatens food assistance

Republican Sens. Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno, both of Ohio, have signed on to the Keep SNAP Funded Act. Vice President JD Vance, another Ohioan, says Republicans need just "five more Democratic votes" to end the shutdown.

Bay Area restaurant owners step in to feed SNAP recipients amid government shutdown

"If everyone does a little bit, it comes a long way." As the federal government shutdown continues and millions of Californians are set to lose access to CalFresh (SNAP) benefits starting Nov. 1, local restaurants are stepping in to help.
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