States warn SNAP benefits may stop in November if shutdown continues

States are warning struggling Americans who rely on food stamps to pay for groceries that they may miss out on benefits come ...
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If you think the new work rules for SNAP benefits don’t apply to you, let the state know soon

People scan the offerings at the First Congo Food Justice Ministry in April. Photo by Andrea Morales / MLK50 The federal One ...
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Idaho to pause SNAP benefits due to federal government shutdown

Starting next month, Idaho will delay issuing food assistance benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, ...

Shutdown threatens November SNAP benefits, WIC good through Dec. 23, officials say

Nevadans who rely on federal food assistance could face benefit delays next month if Congress does not break its budget ...

Gov. Youngkin declares state of emergency for hunger relief in Virginia amid government shutdown

Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a state of emergency Thursday as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could run out due to the federal government shutdown. “The State of Emergency ...

Virginia Governor Declares ‘State of Emergency’ Over ‘Democrat’ Shutdown: ‘I Refuse to Let Hungry Virginians Be Used as Leverage’

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) declared a state of emergency in Old Dominion on Thursday over the ongoing government ...

Gov. Youngkin declares State of Emergency to provide hunger relief amid shutdown

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency to provide hunger relief for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...