SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

Long lines have formed at food pantries across the U.S. as federal food benefits were cut off due to the government shutdown ...

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 ...
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With the outlook for SNAP benefits uncertain, food banks are warning of a crisis

The impasse over funding the government means that the nearly 1 in 8 U.S. residents who rely on SNAP to buy groceries may be facing at least a temporary lapse in benefits.
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'My only income is disability': Birmingham woman faces uncertainty over SNAP benefits

As Alabama residents await the release of monthly SNAP benefits, many in Birmingham, including those relying on disability income, are struggling to make ends meet and depend on local food ...
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Rochester community rallies with food donations amid SNAP funding uncertainty

During a brief visit to Rochester on Saturday, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the recent court rulings which ordered the ...

‘A hug through food’: Wasilla restaurant offers free meals to people impacted by government shutdown

With federal funding for SNAP, commonly known as food stamps, lapsing as of November 1, Triple A’s Soulfood in Wasilla is offering free lunch for those in need.