Ohio senators push for SNAP funding as shutdown threatens food assistance

Republican Sens. Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno, both of Ohio, have signed on to the Keep SNAP Funded Act. Vice President JD Vance, another Ohioan, says Republicans need just "five more Democratic votes" to end the shutdown.

Nessel, other Democratic states sue to force SNAP payments during shutdown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has $5.5 billion in back-up funds for food stamp benefits but says it can’t use them.

Hawley pushes SNAP funding bill as shutdown threatens benefits

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri Senator Josh Hawley is gaining traction on a bill to fund SNAP benefits as the Trump administration says it cannot use emergency funds for the program, which is set to run out of money Saturday.

As SNAP shutdown looms, KC food bank grapples with bare shelves & rising need

You can’t out-fundraise this problem.” Harvesters braces for a wave of hunger, food needs as SNAP benefits stop in November.
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Michigan Democrats propose $900M plan to save SNAP benefits during shutdown

The emergency funding for the program formerly known as food stamps would help 1.4 million Michigan residents who face losing food assistance in November as the federal government remains shut down.
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Tennessee mom launches SNAP Grocery Buddy System on Facebook to help families during government shutdown

People who need help with groceries comment on the post, and those who can help reply to connect directly through messaging.

Arizona food banks brace for rush as federal shutdown set to pause SNAP benefits

Local food banks are preparing to serve more people as the federal shutdown threatens to pause food assistance benefits for many Arizona households.

When the government shutdown will affect SNAP, Head Start and military pay

The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans.
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