SNAP crisis: Healey calls on Trump administration to unfreeze food stamps funding

"The federal government provides about $240 million a month in SNAP benefits to Massachusetts residents," Healey said. "There's no way that the state can make up for that."

Will you get SNAP benefits in November? What happens next

Millions of Americans depend on SNAP assistance to put food on the table but a government shutdown is forcing beneficiaries to grapple with how to feed their families without access to these funds next month.
Worcester Telegram

State expects 1 million MA residents to lose SNAP benefits next week

The governor said a third of the residents expected to lose SNAP benefits Nov. 1 are children, and a quarter are seniors.
WWLP

Massachusetts faces potential SNAP cuts due to new bill

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is raising concerns about the future of food assistance programs as President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ introduces significant funding

Over 1 million SNAP beneficiaries in Massachusetts may be left without food due to government shutdown, other US states also raise alarm; Massachusetts governor reveals plans ...

Governor Maura Healey warns that over 1 million Massachusetts residents may lose food stamp benefits if the US government shutdown continues past November 1, 2025. Federal funding for SNAP is insufficient,

Massachusetts partnering with local nonprofits to ensure people don't go hungry if SNAP freezes

With SNAP set to run out next week due to the government shutdown​, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced new resources to help families in need. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.

With threat of SNAP funds running out, Massachusetts Gov. Healey announces new resources

With SNAP set to run out next week due to the government shutdown, Gov. Maura Healey announced new resources to help families.
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