For Ashleigh Ligon, a mother of six living in Federal Way, Washington, the defining word for November has been “uncertainty.” Ligon’s household is already marked by the chaos of a large family—her six ...
SNAP benefits became a national flashpoint during the government shutdown in 2025, as millions of Americans worried about what would happen if funding stalled. For households relying on monthly ...
Sofi is an AI policy researcher at Virginia Tech. As the government shutdown ends, SNAP’s status remains complicated. Even if and when things return to “normal,” many people who are entitled to ...
During the 43-day federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were withheld for two weeks in early November. This was the first time in the program's history ...
States are working to get food assistance flowing again after the government shutdown. And they’re also working to implement new work restrictions and cuts to SNAP benefits. This summer, Congress made ...
SNAP benefits will be restored for over 40 million Americans following the end of the 43-day government shutdown. The USDA expects most recipients to receive their benefits within 24 hours, but ...
WASHINGTON - Federal officials have approved waivers for six additional states to limit what can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The decision allows Hawaii ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentuckians who rely on SNAP may not get their benefits starting next week unless the state complies with a federal request. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking ...
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