MinnPost

Minnesota, other states, sue USDA for its failure to use emergency funds to continue SNAP benefits

Democrats say USDA has $5 billion to continue food stamp benefits while the agency insists the ‘well has gone dry.’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces $4M in emergency funding for food shelves amid shutdown

Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
MinnPost

Minnesota looks for loose change to support 440,000 residents about to lose SNAP benefits

Gov. Walz announced state funding Monday to help Minnesotans who receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Hoodline

Minnesota Responds to USDA SNAP Fund Cessation Amid Federal Shutdown, Governor Walz Allocates Emergency Aid

Minnesota reacts to the USDA's stop of emergency SNAP funds, Governor Walz provides aid to local food shelves.
Post Bulletin

SNAP, WIC funding cuts hitting Southeast Minnesota counties

If the continuing resolution or any other funding measures are not passed, funding for SNAP — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps as it's commonly called — will run out on Nov. 1.
KTTC

MN agencies say 440,000 could face food insecurity with SNAP funding on track to run out next week

Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) says SNAP funding will run dry on Nov. 1 amid a government shutdown. If the shutdown is not resolved, the department will not be able to pay November benefits.
Hoodline

Food Benefit Freeze in Minnesota: SNAP & MFIP Caught in Shutdown Snare, Low-Income Families Face Bleak November

SNAP and MFIP food benefits halted due to federal shutdown; Ramsey County advises beneficiaries to use what they have and keep contact info updated.
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