US EditionFood banks are preparing for a surge as federal food aid could be paused in the government shutdown
Food banks nationwide brace for increased demand as SNAP benefits pause amid shutdown; average monthly aid is $187 per person, impacting 22 million U.S. households.
- About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP grocery assistance, which is at risk due to a federal food aid pause amid the government shutdown.
- Food banks, already struggling, expect a surge in demand as volunteer Beth White noted that funding interruptions have worsened conditions for low-income individuals.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture stated, 'At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01.'
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a fast-tracked $30 million in emergency food assistance to support food pantries.
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Food banks brace for possible shortfalls - American Press
The effects of the near-month-long government shutdown are being felt by Americans everywhere. Louisiana residents are no exception. SNAP benefits – which help feed about 800,000 Louisiana residents – will be paused on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In response, Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency on Friday, and Louisiana lawmakers have proposed a plan that would redirect …
Hanford Sentinel
‘I’m terrified’: Hunger looms as millions prepare to lose food aid amid shutdown
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Advocates want state to step in on SNAP; Gianforte says it's federal responsibility
On Nov. 1, federal authorities say funding will run out for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps lower-income families pay for food. Theyve directed states like Montana not to issue SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.In some states, though, leaders have tried to find ways to use state money to keep benefits flowing temporarily. Now, some advocates and lawmakers want Montana to do the same but Gov. Greg Gi…
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