SNAP benefits won’t go out to 750,000 Alabamians on Nov. 1
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Some Americans prepare for halt in SNAP benefits
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, is the largest federal nutrition-assistance program in the U.S.
With benefits expected to run out Saturday because of the government shutdown, Democratic leaders of 25 states allege that the USDA is required to keep providing funds.
SNAP food benefits help feed millions of Americans every year. With the program facing a lack of funding, it's worth learning how it actually works.
With SNAP funds set to pause Nov. 1, food banks, delivery apps and community groups are stepping up to fill the gap for families in need.
The lawsuit argues the USDA is legally required to continue providing SNAP benefits during the shutdown as long as it has funding.
The Democratic officials contend the administration is legally required to keep benefits going as long as it has funding.
As the government shutdown hits day 28 on Oct. 28 with no end in sight, it inches closer to the end of key benefits. The Trump administration has warned that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will end on Nov.
The government has confirmed that the food assistance payments will stop on November 1 as a result of the ongoing shutdown.