SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms

People who rely on the federal food assistance program might not receive their benefits for the month of November because of the ongoing government shutdown.
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Ohioans could lose SNAP benefits in November

The government shutdown continues, entering its fourth week and on track to be the longest in U.S. history. SNAP benefits could be cut off next month, impacting thousands in Northeast Ohio.

SNAP Benefits To Be Suspended for Millions in November

Millions of Americans could see their food assistance disrupted next month as the government shutdown continues.

SNAP and WIC users at risk of losing benefits on November 1 amid shutdown

SNAP and WIC users are at risk of losing their benefits on November 1st as the government shutdown continues with seemingly no end in sight. Senior Public Policy Manager at the National Women, Infants,

Gov. Polis asks Colorado lawmakers for $10M amid SNAP benefits uncertainty

Gov. Jared Polis is asking Colorado lawmakers to approve up to $10 million to help feed people who may lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits next month due to the federal government shutdown.

Gov. Lee will not use state reserves for SNAP food aid if shutdown holds, GOP officials open

Gov. Bill Lee says he "shares frustration" of poor families that won't see federal SNAP benefits but won't use state funds to keep food on their tables.

Shutdown and shut out: A Tampa farm locked out of SNAP EBT can’t contact USDA

Government shutdown prevents Tampa Bay farm from fixing SNAP EBT glitch, leaving vulnerable families without access to fresh produce and doubled benefits.
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