Updates to California Lifeline have gotten the attention of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who alleged it “encourages unlawful entry and misuses taxpayer dollars.” ...

A group overseeing Kentucky's senior meal program also warned less funding and the government shutdown may lead to a ...

It’s unclear if families will receive the same amount of money as in months past. In Montana, the average SNAP household receives $332 monthly.

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"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.

SNAP benefits are expected to resume after congressional lawmakers pass a bill funding the federal government, which will end the current shutdown. Currently, Republican and Democratic lawmakers are ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest anti-hunger program in the United States, will not be funded or disbursed as of Saturday due to the ongoing federal government ...

"I have a kitchen, and people need to eat," one restaurant owner said of helping people about to lose federal food assistance ...

The fast-approaching SNAP benefit freeze could leave millions of Americans vulnerable to scammers, officials and experts are ...

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Food banks, pantries and other resources available in Central Florida. Donations and volunteers needed in some areas.

Regional agencies are already preparing for the increase in demand for food assistance ahead of Saturday, Nov. 1, when benefits could run dry.