NC health department warns of SNAP, WIC delays because of ongoing federal shutdown

The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

SNAP could run out Nov. 1: What about WIC?

Nearly 7 million people - many infants and young children - in the U.S. receive WIC benefits, according to the National WIC Association (NWA).

Colorado joins Democratic states in suing Trump administration over suspended SNAP benefits

The Democratic officials contend the administration is legally required to keep benefits going as long as it has funding.
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SNAP, WIC funding cuts hitting Southeast Minnesota counties

If the continuing resolution or any other funding measures are not passed, funding for SNAP — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps as it's commonly called — will run out on Nov. 1.

Where does SNAP benefit coverage stand in DC, Maryland and Virginia?

More than 1.6 million people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the D.C. area are at risk of losing assistance starting Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues, according to the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues

Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists.

'There should be no child without food': Triad families brace for WIC and SNAP benefits to expire

One Rockingham County woman who relies on WIC says her family have her paycheck to rely on when beneifts expire, but says other families may not be so lucky.

SNAP benefits: US faces ‘greatest hunger crisis since the Great Depression’

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the prospect of November's SNAP benefits going unpaid indefinitely is growing closer.
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