Program Offers Lifeline to Mecklenburg County's SNAP Participants Amid Federal Shutdown

Food Stamps Suspended as Congress Fails to Reach Deal

The federal food stamp program was suspended starting Nov. 1, as the program ran out of congressional allocations amid the government shutdown—although at least some participants may soon receive their normal benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides an average of $187.20 per month to its approximately 42 million low-income participants, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which runs the progr…

Program offers lifeline to Mecklenburg County's SNAP participants amid federal shutdown

With traditional SNAP benefits ending Saturday, participants can visit Charlotte-area farmers' markets for $50 in free food.

‘Can we get some food please?’ SNAP shutdown upends food security for Charlotte

Mecklenburg County pantries saw visits up 20% after the SNAP pause. Nourish Up and Care Ring warn nonprofits can't fully replace halted benefits and volunteers.