CNN

Here’s why the shutdown has put food stamp benefits at risk

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming weeks amid the federal government shutdown. The US Department of Agriculture ...
app.com

What is SNAP? Is SNAP the same as food stamps? Here's the basics as Nov. 1 cuts near

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are due to run out on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, as the government shutdown continues, and with no Senate votes planned today, Oct. 29 and no ...
USA Today

Where can SNAP recipients get food resources in November? How to find food banks

Benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) won't be distributed on Nov. 1, leaving millions of low-income families scrambling for food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...
USA Today

Will SNAP benefits be sent in November? 'Inflection point' is near, USDA says

Millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could be left scrambling for food come November if the government shutdown continues. SNAP, sometimes known as ...
NPR

SNAP benefits have now been halted. Food banks across the country are stepping up

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Elizabeth Keever of Harvesters Community Food Network about the break in SNAP benefits and its effect on food banks. SNAP benefits have now been officially halted due to ...
CNN

Trump administration will provide only half of usual food stamp benefits in November

The Trump administration said Monday that it will provide only half of the normal food stamp benefits for November by tapping into the program’s contingency fund amid the government shutdown. But ...
PBS

What the food benefit cuts mean for state aid systems

In response to a court order, the Trump administration says it will provide half of the regular food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. To discuss what the decision will mean for SNAP ...