A federal food aid program that helps about one-eighth of Americans buy groceries stands to be paused Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown, and even some states that want to step in to fill the gap have found they can’t.

U.S. states this week warned food aid recipients that their benefits may not be distributed in November if the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week. Warnings issued on at least t

Local organizations say they’re bracing for an increase in families needing food and other supplies if federal funding isn’t restored soon.

A federal food aid program that helps about one-eighth of Americans buy groceries stands to be paused Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown -- but Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) says he has found a workaround.

Eligibility for SNAP benefits is being reevaluated across the board under the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, a massive spending bill crafted by GOP lawmakers. Benefits for refugees could massively scale back or be eliminated starting next month.

If SNAP benefits lose federal funding on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown, one in six Oklahomans will need to turn to other resources.

A federal food aid program that helps about one-eighth of Americans buy groceries stands to be paused Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown, and even some states that want to step in to fill the g