SNAP Benefits to freeze in Nov. due to government shutdown

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‘A Man-Made Disaster’: Food Banks and Experts Issue Grave Warning as SNAP Benefits Set to Run Out Amid Government Shutdown
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits look set to start halting on Nov. 1, the one-month anniversary of the government shutdown, unless the Republicans and Democrats come to an agr...

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Government shutdown could leave 1 million in Massachusetts without SNAP benefits, governor says
Georgia SNAP benefits ‘not available’ in November due to federal government shutdown
What To Do If The Government Shutdown Has Delayed Your SNAP Benefits
As of this writing, it is entering its fourth week, raising concerns about delayed benefits for those who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Louisiana SNAP cardholders to receive no benefits for November due to government shutdown
Gov. Landry announces no new SNAP benefits in November due to shutdown
Arkansas DHS warns of potential disruption in SNAP benefits due to shutdown
“SNAP is a critical program that helps ensure families all across our state have access to nutritious foods, and even a brief disruption is problematic,” said department Secretary Janet Mann in the r...

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Nearly 2M Pennsylvanians at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to government shutdown
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Landry warns Louisiana won’t issue SNAP benefits for November if shutdown persists

Why Nov. 1 is a key date in the government shutdown. Impacts on SNAP, WIC, Obamacare.

The government shutdown appears likely to continue into the week leading up to Nov. 1. Here's why that's a key date.

Regional food bank fears government shutdown, SNAP cuts could create 'perfect storm'

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.

N.J. food assistance programs could be interrupted soon if government shutdown continues, officials say

Food assistance programs in New Jersey could be interrupted in November if the the government shutdown continued past Oct. 31, officials said.
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