President Trump hasn’t tapped emergency funds to cover the program, though a court ruling could force a change.

To offset the federal lapse, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that the local government would fund half of the November SNAP benefits for eligible Virgin Islands households. On Monday, he confirmed those payments had been completed, ensuring that more than 10,600 households could continue to purchase groceries during the shutdown.

SNAP funds running out during the shutdown is the big news, but other food assistance programs are also running dry.

The Chautauqua County Legislature held an emergency meeting this week to discuss growing concerns about food and heating assistance as federal SNAP and HEAP benefits come to an end.

Long-term funding for SNAP and WIC remains in limbo as the U.S. government shutdown ties for being the longest in history.

As the government shutdown approaches the one-month mark, Americans should expect to notice some disruptions as services begin to run out of funds. Among these services are food assistance programs — including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

The Children's Museum of Eau Claire is offering free admission to families who receive benefits from SNAP or WIC through the month of November.

Federal shutdown affects food assistance in Snohomish County, risking food insecurity for over 77,000 people relying on SNAP and WIC programs.

Despite the impending cutoff of SNAP benefits, the WIC program remains funded for a while in Georgia, at least for a couple of weeks.

"For many women, this is not optional. They're having to choose now between paying their electric bill or feeding their baby."