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Government shutdown effects bear down on millions more people after a crucial Nov. 1 deadline passes
Despite a judge's ruling ordering the administration to fund SNAP benefits, President Donald Trump said that November's payments were likely to be delayed.
SNAP beneficiaries expressed outrage on social media over the government shutdown affecting food stamp benefits starting Nov. 1, with some threatening to ransack stores.
SNAP benefits could be affected Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. Here's how many would be affected from Ohio's major counties.
With federal SNAP benefits set to run out this weekend amid the government shutdown, states are stepping in to help low-income families who risk going hungry. Here's what each state is doing and how to find meals if your benefits end November 1.
With SNAP funds ending on Saturday, Nov. 1, here’s what you need to know. According to the USDA, more than 42 million people across 22 million households relied on SNAP benefits during the 2025 fiscal year. That figure accounts for about 12% of the total U.S. population of 342 million people.
The USDA memo said these funds are a reserve for the Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits and cannot be used to cover the upcoming lapse in funding. It also noted that states cannot cover the cost of benefits and be reimbursed as SNAP is a federal program.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro frees up millions for Pennsylvania food banks with SNAP benefits set to lapse
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.
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Jackson food pantry preps as SNAP benefits in Mississippi set to pause due to government shutdown
A Jackson food pantry is preparing to feed more people in need as SNAP benefits are set to pause due to the government shutdown. Stewpot also serves meals to those in need.