Government shutdown puts Southern Tier SNAP benefits at risk

The Government shutdown could potentially affect SNAP benefits for many people in the Southern Tier by the end of the month. “We’re all saddened by it; there’s no need for it. We have potentially 39,000 neighbors who could lose SNAP benefits even temporarily as a impact.

SNAP Benefit Update: Senator Pushes Plan to Reinstate Funding Amid Shutdown

Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill Wednesday that would reinstate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP) as the government shutdown stretches into its third week.

CalFresh expected to be delayed next month amid ongoing government shutdown, Newsom says

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that unless the federal government reopens Thursday, the millions in the state who rely on CalFresh benefits could see delays in receiving them next month.

Who still qualifies for SNAP benefits after requirement changes?

Nearly 3 million New Yorkers and 240,000 low-income New York City residents are at risk of losing SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1. The risk of being dropped from the program comes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,
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