Newsom cites biblical teachings to slam federal leaders, Trump admin over government shutdown's impact on food assistance, as California sues USDA over suspended SNAP benefits.

As the government shutdown continues, millions of Americans are set to lose food assistance this week, including thousands of people in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.

One local food pantry said it is feeling the impact of the government shutdown, as THRIVE Peninsula received 519 requests for food assistance last week, double the amount it normally gets. THRIVE serves more than 3,

With SNAP benefits set to not go out on Nov. 1, Atlantans already struggling with food assistance face new uncertainty.

Virginia launches emergency nutrition program to support 854,000 SNAP recipients if federal shutdown continues, using state funds and weekly payments.

Food pantries in Kentucky and southern Indiana are working to meet increased demand from people impacted by the loss.

Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food assistance program is expected to run out after Nov. 1 if the government remains shut. The bill Schmidt will cosponsor, H.R. 5822, would continue SNAP funding for Kansans in need.