SNAP Benefit Pause Comes Amid "Largest Point of Food Distribution Ever" at Grand Haven Food Pantry

Michigan Democrats Would Put Illegal Aliens’ Healthcare Over Feeding Kids

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the government shutdown supported by Michigan’s Senate Democrat primary candidates nears one month, funding for SNAP is scheduled to run out this week, jeopardizing assistance for over 1.4 million Michiganders. “As the government shutdown supported by Michigan Democrats rages on, over 1.4 million Michiganders are now at risk of not receiving the assistance they need to buy groceries and feed their kids,” said NRSC Regional …

SNAP benefit pause comes amid "largest point of food distribution ever" at Grand Haven food pantry

Over one million Michiganders and many throughout West Michigan are facing uncertainty this week as federal food assistance for families will pause Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown.According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), 1.4 million people, or 13% of Michigan's population are bracing for SNAP benefits to pause in November. WATCH: How a Grand Haven food pantry is preparing for the SNAP benefit pau…

Government Shutdown Could Suspend Food Assistance for 1.4 Million Michiganders

MICHIGAN ~ About 1.4 million Michiganders could lose food support come Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal shutdown. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services was instructed by the federal government to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November indefinitely due to a lack of funds caused by the shutdown. The shutdown entered its 27th day on Monday, as the Senate is still locked in negotiations over the…

Ongoing federal shutdown affects SNAP benefits, food banks

SNAP benefits will not be issued starting on November 1. Here’s how that’s impacting Iowans.  The widespread effects of the continued government shutdown are becoming increasingly damaging. To add further fuel to the already destructive fire? The loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for over 40 million Americans. The federal program—commonly referred to as food stamps—provides monthly payments for low-income families…

Southwest Michigan food pantries expected to feel the pinch as SNAP benefits may be paused

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has put out notice that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not be distributed on November 1 as the federal government shutdown continues, and food pantries in southwest Michigan are expecting to feel the effects. 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to get enough food for their meals, including 1.4 million in Michigan, or about 13% of the population. Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency …

Federal SNAP benefits suspended for November due to government shutdown

The Alabama Department of Human Resources says it has been told that federal SNAP benefits will be suspended as of November 1 due to the government shutdown. DHR says SNAP recipients will be able to use benefits issued to their electronic benefit transfer EBT card prior to Saturday, November 1, at any SNAP authorized retailer. It says guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) states that effective November…