The end of the government shutdown last month restored funding for a critical food assistance program that keeps millions of families out of hunger. But the weeks-long crisis over the fate of the ...

The government shutdown put a lot of pressure on local food banks to offset the loss of paychecks and SNAP benefits. Leaders at local food pantries are anxious to see relief, but also think ...

Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them. Nearly 42 million Americans, including low ...

(NEXSTAR) – With the government shutdown finally over, states are working to get food assistance flowing again. They’re also working to implement new restrictions and cuts to who can qualify for SNAP ...

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