The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, is the largest federal nutrition-assistance program in the U.S.

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.

Nearly 42 million Americans won’t get SNAP benefits Nov. 1 according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Here's what recipients can expect.

As the government shutdown continues, the Trump administration announced last week that federal food aid will not be distributed.

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

Akron-Canton residents who rely on SNAP for food are stressed about losing benefits. Meanwhile, food pantries are scrambling to keep people fed.

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

With benefits expected to run out Saturday because of the government shutdown, Democratic leaders of 25 states allege that the USDA is required to keep providing funds.

Meals on Wheels South Florida announced on Wednesday the launch of a new program to help seniors who can’t count on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

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