Map Shows States Warning of SNAP Delays Amid Shutdown

The majority of states—36—have issued warnings regarding SNAP November payments as the government shutdown continues.

Gov. Polis requests $10 million for food banks as shutdown puts SNAP benefits on hold

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has requested $10 million in aid to food banks as SNAP benefits are on hold due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Ohio warns 1.4 million could lose SNAP benefits in November due to federal shutdown

State officials say federal shutdown could disrupt $263 million in monthly food assistance distributed to more than 1 million Ohioans each month beginning Nov. 1.

SNAP benefits paused in Michigan in November amid federal government shutdown

The Michigan HHS says that the USDA has asked state officials to temporarily pause November food benefits. Nearly 13% of Michigan households, or approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits.

Iowa food banks face 'unprecedented' challenge if government shutdown delays SNAP benefits

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provided about $45.5 million in benefits to more than 271,000 Iowans during the month of September.

Shutdown set to impact SNAP funding in many states

As the government shutdown persists, funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are at risk in states across the country. SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are funded by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

SNAP Benefit Update: Senator Pushes Plan to Reinstate Funding Amid Shutdown

Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill Wednesday that would reinstate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP) as the government shutdown stretches into its third week.

Shutdown and shut out: A Tampa farm locked out of SNAP EBT can’t contact USDA

Government shutdown prevents Tampa Bay farm from fixing SNAP EBT glitch, leaving vulnerable families without access to fresh produce and doubled benefits.
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