Tag: SNAP benefits
How many people in Louisiana could lose SNAP? What to know about state’s food stamp program
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the most effective anti-hunger program in the U.S., reaching around 41…
SNAP benefits in Georgia by the numbers. How many could lose their food stamps
As Washington wrestles with funding decisions, Georgiaâs foodâassistance safety net is under pressure.More than 1.4 million Georgians, roughly…
New Mexico will supply $30M in emergency funding for food assistance
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, state officials, lawmakers, food bank leaders and farmers held a news conference…
Americans brace for expiry of critical food benefits
Chantille Manuel has spent the past five years transforming her life.The Florida resident has celebrated five years in…
Colorado AG Weiser joins lawsuit against federal government over SNAP benefit pause
(Getty Images)Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday, alleging…
Ohio lawmakers advocate for bill that would fund SNAP benefits if government shutdown continues
Two children help their mother pick up food from the Sugartree Ministry food bank in Wilmington, Ohio. (Photo…
Food banks brace for surge as federal food aid pause looms amid government shutdown
Food banks and pantries were already struggling in the wake of federal program cuts this year, but now…
86,000 Utah families could lose food benefits. Will the state cover the cost?
As tens of thousands of state residents stand to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Payments, state officials say…
South Dakota doesnât have a plan to cover federal food assistance for 75,000 if shutdown continues
From left, Rotarian Barry Sackett moderates a panel on food insecurity with Feeding South Dakota Executive Director Lori…
Wisconsin will join lawsuit against USDA to force release of FoodShare funds, Evers says
Wisconsin will join a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture to force the release of contingency…
2M in Illinois set to lose SNAP benefits this week amid federal government shutdown
With no end in sight of the government shutdown, there is a looming crisis for people who rely…
New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham says state evaluating all options to make up food assistance
Clementines in a basket with SNAP benefits tokens at farmer Seth Matlick's booth at the Albuquerque Growers' Market…