SNAP benefits paused in Nov. due to government shutdown

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SNAP Benefits to End in November If Shutdown Continues. What It Means for the Economy.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Sunday that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is set to end on Nov. 1. “Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 1,” the USDA said in a notice published on its website.

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Government shutdown updates: 25 states and DC sue Trump admin over SNAP benefits
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Trump administration says emergency funds can't be used to keep SNAP benefits going
A coalition of more than two dozen Democratic attorneys general and governors are suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend federal food benefits during the government shutdown.

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Dem Rep. blasts Trump admin over cuts to food benefits: ‘One of the most cruel things we’ve seen’
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SNAP benefits paused in November due to government shutdown
Government shutdown live updates as missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for deal
The largest union representing federal government employees said that "it's time to pass a clean continuing resolution and end this shutdown today," increasing pressure on Democrats to back down.

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States sue Trump’s USDA to unleash SNAP funding as legal experts blast ‘immoral’ decision to block emergency dollars
Live updates: SNAP fears add to shutdown pressures for lawmakers

Colorado joins Democratic states in suing Trump administration over suspended SNAP benefits

The Democratic officials contend the administration is legally required to keep benefits going as long as it has funding.

Here’s why the shutdown has put food stamp benefits at risk

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming weeks amid the federal government shutdown.

Nevada's Lombardo, Ford try different tactics over shutdown of SNAP food benefits

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo shuffles state funds to support food banks, while Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined lawsuit to block SNAP shutdown.
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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.
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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.

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.

Montgomery County moves to fill SNAP gap amid shutdown with $7.75M aid package

Montgomery County announced Friday a massive aid plan to help food assistance programs as the government shutdown is set to affect SNAP benefits.

Brooke Rollins invites Soros to fund SNAP during shutdown

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on Tuesday encouraged liberal billionaire George Soros to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through November. Days before those benefits run out on Saturday as a result of the government shutdown,
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