Virginia’s budget surplus will fund a state-level replacement for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should the federal government shutdown continue into November, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday.

Tens of millions of Americans may face disrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Thursday to prevent a lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for Virginians beginning Nov. 1 as a result of the ongoing government shutdown.

Virginia launches emergency nutrition program to support 854,000 SNAP recipients if federal shutdown continues, using state funds and weekly payments.

Virginia has the money to cover the cost of distributing food assistance benefits for the month of November, said Gov. Glenn Youngkin as he discussed the state’s plan to stand up a parallel

Montgomery County announced Friday a massive aid plan to help food assistance programs as the government shutdown is set to affect SNAP benefits.

After a state of emergency was declared last week due to concerns that the government shutdown would cause SNAP benefits to run out by November, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has outlined a new state-funded

Governor Youngkin steps in with VENAP to protect SNAP benefits for Virginians if the federal shutdown persists, ensuring vital meal assistance continues.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declares state of emergency as SNAP benefits face Nov. 1 cutoff due to federal government shutdown affecting 850,000 residents.

The Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance program, or VENA, would begin if the government shutdown is not resolved before Saturday, Nov. 1.

The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ongoing government shutdown.