Map Shows States Warning of SNAP Delays Amid Shutdown

The majority of states—36—have issued warnings regarding SNAP November payments as the government shutdown continues.

SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms

People who rely on the federal food assistance program might not receive their benefits for the month of November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

Youngkin declares state of emergency over ‘Democrat Shutdown’ depleting SNAP benefits for 850K Virginians

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declares state of emergency as SNAP benefits face November 1 cutoff due to federal government shutdown affecting 850,000 residents.

Gov. Polis asks Colorado lawmakers for $10M amid SNAP benefits uncertainty

Gov. Jared Polis is asking Colorado lawmakers to approve up to $10 million to help feed people who may lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits next month due to the federal government shutdown.

Gov. Lee will not use state reserves for SNAP food aid if shutdown holds, GOP officials open

Gov. Bill Lee says he "shares frustration" of poor families that won't see federal SNAP benefits but won't use state funds to keep food on their tables.

Shutdown and shut out: A Tampa farm locked out of SNAP EBT can’t contact USDA

Government shutdown prevents Tampa Bay farm from fixing SNAP EBT glitch, leaving vulnerable families without access to fresh produce and doubled benefits.

Hawaii set to offer aid for SNAP families, as federal shutdown threatens to disrupt food stamp program

State officials say they have a contingency plan called the “Hawaii Relief Program” that would help at least a third of SNAP beneficiaries.
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