The USDA has accused Democrats of voting “12 times to not fund” Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

The federal government will not send out November SNAP benefits if the shutdown continues into the weekend. While some states are scrambling to fund some form of

In response to the federal government shutdown and its effects on SNAP food benefits, the state is setting aside $100 million to help eligible families with housing and utility payments.

The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank is gearing up to help people in North Texas weather the shutdown of SNAP benefits due to the U.S. government shutdown. SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known was the Food Stamp Program.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri Senator Josh Hawley is gaining traction on a bill to fund SNAP benefits as the Trump administration says it cannot use emergency funds for the program, which is set to run out of money Saturday.

The emergency funding for the program formerly known as food stamps would help 1.4 million Michigan residents who face losing food assistance in November as the federal government remains shut down.

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the prospect of November's SNAP benefits going unpaid indefinitely is growing closer.