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In the filing, USDA officials also warned that the depletion of the contingency fund would mean "no funds will remain for new SNAP applicants certified in November, disaster assistance, or as a cushion against the potential catastrophic consequences of shutting down SNAP entirely."
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Live updates: Judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP; Senate to vote Friday on deal to end shutdown
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in November after the White House indicated it would only partially
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
Get the latest news and live updates as the government shutdown enters Day 37, with FAA cuts to flights and energy bill assistance cuts looming.
On Saturday, some 42 million low-income Americans, including 16 million children, lost access to benefits through the SNAP program as the government shutdown continues.
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Houston Food Bank distributions for SNAP recipients, federal workers impacted by shutdown
The Houston Food Bank is holding several special food distributions in November to support SNAP recipients and federal workers who are impacted by the government shutdown. Here's how to register.
SNAP recipients are anxiously awaiting their next payments as the government shutdown hits day 37, making it the longest in U.S. history. The Trump administration says they will partially cover 65% of the benefits for November.
Much focus has been placed on how the government shutdown is affecting people who rely on food stamps, but there are also people who are not on food stamps who are finding it harder to purchase groceries because of the current higher costs of food.
Michigan lawmakers aren’t ruling out further food aid dollars as the federal government resumes issuing partial SNAP benefits Saturday.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a directive to grocery stores telling them not to offer discounts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients during the government shutdown