Government Executive

USDA won't shuffle funds to extend SNAP during shutdown, in about-face from earlier plan

Agriculture Department officials said Friday they cannot use a contingency fund to continue paying the SNAP program, despite ...

Why Nov. 1 is a key date in the government shutdown. Impacts on SNAP, WIC, Obamacare.

The government shutdown appears likely to continue into the week leading up to Nov. 1. Here's why that's a key date.

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.

‘It puts me deeper in the hole’ | Houston family braces for loss of SNAP benefits amid shutdown

SNAP and WIC benefits risk running out for over 41 million people as the government shutdown persists. HOUSTON — The clock is ...

‘A Man-Made Disaster’: Food Banks and Experts Issue Grave Warning as SNAP Benefits Set to Run Out Amid Government Shutdown

Americans face a "tough time" as food banks are unlikely to be able to meet the demand amid the government shutdown.

Monroe County program helping people at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

A Michigan nonprofit says it has seen an uptick in calls from concerned residents after state officials announced SNAP ...

Small pantries step in as Utah SNAP funding halts amid federal shutdown

Utah officials announced today that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not receive funding in November ...