42M lose SNAP benefits despite efforts to fund food program

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Bessent says SNAP food benefits could restart in just days
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that food stamp benefits could restart as soon as Wednesday after two federal judges ruled the Trump administration must tap into a contingency fund. The Trump administration said it would run out of funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on Nov.

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SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries
42M lose SNAP benefits despite efforts to fund the food program
Metro Detroit families turn to food banks as SNAP benefits remain in limbo during shutdown
Metro Detroit families who depend on SNAP benefits are turning to food banks and pantries as government assistance remains uncertain during the ongoing government shutdown.

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Trump Administration Live Updates: SNAP’s Future Is Uncertain, Despite Order to Continue During the Shutdown
Government shutdown live updates; Bessent says food benefits could flow by Wednesday
With SNAP benefits up in the air, Chicago charities and businesses step in to help
Meanwhile, local businesses have been stepping in to help those in need.

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Are SNAP benefits and food stamps the same thing? What to know about SNAP, who funds it
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With the outlook for SNAP benefits uncertain, food banks are warning of a crisis

More Americans are turning to food banks to help fill the assistance gap, but administrators caution they aren't designed to act as a safety net for a government program.

With SNAP benefits in limbo, South Philadelphia Community Fridge in need of donations

The South Philadelphia Community Fridge has seven locations and has become a big help for people who use SNAP benefits.
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Food assistance in Michigan: SNAP benefits to stop in November due to federal shutdown

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is pausing food assistance benefits in November until further notice. The state received word from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service directing MDHHS to hold the food ...

While SNAP battle leaves Americans fearing hunger, near $400 billion in food at risk of waste every year

A U.S. federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pay SNAP food stamp benefits to millions of Americans, but delays are likely in November. The political battle over food assistance has left many Americas afraid they will go hungry.

Charts illustrate the scale of SNAP as millions face potential benefit lapse

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as funding expires Saturday, leaving low-income families without food assistance.

The Wooden Paddle offering free pizzas to SNAP recipients who've lost their benefits

LEMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- The usually busy lunch service at The Wooden Paddle could get even busier now that the popular southwest suburb eatery is offering a free pizza to SNAP recipients who have lost their benefits.

With SNAP benefits in doubt, Massachusetts community holds food distribution event

People in Methuen are rallying to help their fellow community members with uncertainty surrounding the SNAP program.

Mikie Sherrill collects food donations at Obama rally amid SNAP benefits freeze

Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s (D-NJ) campaign is collecting food donations at her Saturday rally featuring former President Barack Obama, as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding expired the same day.
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