No SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to government shutdown
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As the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits, Florida families like Brittany Bucknor's are bracing for hardship and uncertainty over how to keep food on the table.
A Pennsylvania mother of three says she's set to lose $200 in food assistance next month if the government shutdown continues into November. She's now deciding which bills not to pay.
The South Texas Food Bank said it is bracing for a potential influx of people seeking help to put food on their table as federal assistance programs face disruption if the federal government shutdown continues past the Oct.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 27 on Monday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues.
With the government shutdown and SNAP benefits expected to run dry in just a few days, many Oklahomans are worried, especially those with babies and young children.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn signed onto bill to pay for food assistance for 42 million Americans until Congress can reach a deal to open the government.
As the pause for SNAP assistance nears due to the government shutdown, food pantries and recipients are planning for what's next.
BOSTON ― Unhappy with what he views as a political blame game being spread by taxpayer-funded state communications, state Sen. Ryan Fattman shut down the Senate’s session after just a few minutes Monday, Oct. 27, and suggested he might do the same Oct. 30 unless the messaging changes.