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Millions of mothers and children could lose nutritional assistance as soon as Nov. 1

As the government shutdown grinds on, funds are running out for a federal program that provides millions of vulnerable mothers and their children with key nutritional assistance.

States sue Agriculture Department over looming suspension of SNAP food assistance

Democratic leaders from 25 states are suing the USDA over the looming suspension of SNAP benefits, which is set to begin Nov.
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City plans food box program for Flint residents if SNAP benefits suspended

The city of Flint is making plans to launch a food voucher program to help households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition ...

'Bottom line, the well has run dry': SNAP program halted, here's a list of Treasure Valley food banks

The USDA stated that benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1, Treasure Valley residents can turn to numerous local food banks ...

Youngkin reveals details of new nutrition assistance program

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced that Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) will deliver benefits to people ...

Virginia launches emergency nutrition program to aid SNAP recipients

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance program (VENA), a state-funded ...
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Pennsylvania faces the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for about 2 million people

The plan detailed how the agency would use the contingency fund provided by Congress to continue benefits. The fund holds ...

State Senate Democrats pitch grant program to offset possible SNAP cuts

Some state lawmakers want to give grants to food assistance programs to help offset the potential loss of Supplemental ...