Louisiana lawmakers find possible solution to fund SNAP through November

The resolution would have the federal government pay back the funds to the health department once the government reopens, according to Sen. Cameron Henry.

Louisiana food banks brace for SNAP benefit stop as demand surges across the state

Louisiana food banks are bracing for a surge in need as SNAP benefits face a November stoppage. Here’s what Lafayette is doing.
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Terrebonne food bank calls for help as SNAP cancellations begin this Saturday nationwide

Terrebonne's local food bank is expecting to see a 30% increase in patrons with the looming cancellation of SNAP benefits.

As millions of Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits, some states are moving to bridge the gap

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to temporarily suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.

'Awful lot of anxiety': One Minnesotan's story amid SNAP benefit pause

JobyLynn Sassily-James is one of more than 440,000 Minnesotans impacted by the looming SNAP benefits pause on Nov. 1.
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