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.

SNAP benefits will halt in November if the federal government shutdown continues. How it will affect people in Michigan.

N.J. food pantries say they're in "uncharted territory" as a disruption in SNAP benefits looms due to the government shutdown.

Although Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House, the filibuster rule in the U.S. Senate effectively means 60 votes are needed to pass substantive legislation. The GOP advantage over Democrats in the Senate is only 53-45, with two independents who vote with Democrats.

Is Walmart closing stores due to SNAP benefits running low? Here's what we know about the social media rumors amid uncertainty.

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the prospect of November's SNAP benefits going unpaid indefinitely is growing closer.