'Until further notice' | Feds tell Indiana, other states there isn't money for food stamp benefits

In a letter sent to leaders in every state, the Food and Nutrition Service blamed the ongoing federal government shutdown for ...

Will SNAP benefits be paid in November?

As the federal government shutdown endures for a third week, states have started to issue concerning warnings: Funding for food assistance is about to dry up.
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What SNAP Recipients Need To Know About Their November Benefits

Millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive their November benefits throughout the month, but exactly when depends on the state you live in.

Five new locations for SNAP application assistance in New Orleans

The New Orleans Health Department announced a partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health as a Gold Level community partner Thursday, Oct. 16. This designation will allow the NOHD to help ...
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Food assistance is safe through October, but it may be at risk if the shutdown continues

A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government shutdown isn't resolved by then. And in at least some places, new ...