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How do SNAP benefits work? What to know about the government program

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides government assistance to bring food and other necessities to low-income households.

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SNAP benefits will not go out on Nov. 1. What that means in Delaware, where to get food

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SNAP Benefit Map Shows States Offering Help as Funding Expires

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Food aid at risk of expiring as effort to fund SNAP benefits fails in Senate

Republican leaders in Congress said it’s all or nothing on Wednesday as they rejected a Democratic push to carve out funding to continue food aid for more than 40 million Americans who stand to lose ...

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Local nonprofits brace for SNAP benefits lapse during government shutdown

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These North Texas restaurants are offering free food for families on SNAP

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When the government shutdown will affect SNAP, Head Start and military pay

According to the Trump administration, funding will run out for the food assistance program that is relied upon by 42 million Americans to supplement their grocery bills.

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Why won't SNAP benefits go out Nov. 1? What to know about food stamps in Mississippi, shutdown

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AG James, 24 other states sue Agriculture Department over SNAP benefits suspension

SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans

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As millions of Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits, some states are moving to bridge the gap

The Agriculture Department said last week, in a message on its website, that payments would not be issued on Nov. 1, the first time in recent history that the program has been suspended because of a s...

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With SNAP benefits set to pause, some Americans are worried about what comes next

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Are you worried about your SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story

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State Senate Democrats pitch grant program to offset possible SNAP cuts

Some state lawmakers want to give grants to food assistance programs to help offset the potential loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) support.

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Wisconsin joins lawsuit over end of food stamp benefits

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Colorado AG Weiser joins lawsuit against federal government over SNAP benefit pause

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States sue Trump’s USDA to unleash SNAP funding as legal experts blast ‘immoral’ decision to block emergency dollars

“Millions of Americans are about to go hungry because the federal government has chosen to withhold food assistance it is legally obligated to provide,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James, ...

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Government shutdown drags on as missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for deal

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SNAP benefits in jeopardy as shutdown continues into day 28: Updates on what's happening

What are SNAP benefits? Who qualifies for SNAP? Everything you need to know

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, is the largest federal nutrition-assistance program in the U.S.

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SNAP benefits are under scrutiny. Here are a few things to know about the USDA program

An average of 41.7 million people, or 12.3 % of the U.S. population, received SNAP benefits each month in Fiscal Year 2024, according to the USDA. October 2025 reports indicate that about 42 million Americans participate in SNAP monthly.

What to know about the SNAP food assistance program set to end Saturday

Federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, used by 42 million Americans, is set to run dry on Saturday as the U.S. government shutdown continues.

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Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state

Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.

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SNAP Benefit Update: Louisiana Joins States Providing Food Assistance

Lawmakers in Louisiana approved a resolution Wednesday to allow the state's Department of Health to use up to $150 million in funding for some people who would normally receive SNAP benefits.

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City plans food box program for Flint residents if SNAP benefits suspended

The city of Flint is making plans to launch a food voucher program to help households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program if benefits are suspended starting on Saturday, Nov. 1.

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In-depth look at how many people rely on SNAP across the Rochester region

The deadline is ticking for the federal government to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, considered the nation's largest meal assistance program.

Fairfield County braces for impact as SNAP benefits may be paused due to the shutdown

The federal government shutdown may cause Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to halt in November.