About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to help pay for food every month. The payments help low-income individuals and families buy food at their local grocery stores with an EBT card that can be used on qualifying items.

The U.S. president hosted a party at his Mar-a-Lago club in 2025 as millions of Americans feared losing food stamp benefits.

Erika Dutka, who depends on SNAP to feed herself and her three children in Archbald, Pennsylvania, went to a “trunk or treat” Sunday with people giving out candy from the trunks of cars. She said she was relieved to get packs of ramen, oatmeal, juice, pretzels and fruit snacks in addition to sweet treats.

Jimmy Kimmel called out President Trump Monday night for attending an extravagant Halloween party amid the ongoing government shutdown.

The government will continue for a couple more days at least as the Senate adjourned Thursday night. They will not meet again until Monday.

I hope everyone had a good Halloween. The president certainly did — he spent his weekend throwing a Great Gatsby–themed party at Mar-a-Lago.   Now, “The Great Gatsby,” for those who

John Oliver was not at all impressed by Trump attending a Gatsby-themed Halloween party amid the ongoing government shutdown

A Hampden resident is working to help her neighbors in need by handing out food alongside candy this Halloween.

Amid the fear and trepidation, community members are stepping up where they can to combat hampered festivities and traditions with a helping hand.