US EditionSNAP benefits delayed, leaving families in New York without food aid
The suspension of SNAP benefits affects families, seniors, and people with disabilities, with community groups and local governments providing emergency food aid and support.
- On Nov. 1, the federal government suspended SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans amid a partial government shutdown after the Trump administration declined to use $5 billion in contingency funds.
- Two federal judges ordered the administration to fund SNAP partially or in full for November, but distribution timing is unclear; the state of Vermont approved contingency funds that might not arrive until November 7.
- More than 17,000 Lake County residents were affected, including 6,200 children and 2,510 seniors, while food banks and pantries reported surging demand and Asian Counseling and Referral Services doubled staple orders.
- Local governments and transit agencies stepped in as the city of Seattle pledged $4 million per month to food banks, while Laketran offered free rides on all local routes and froze fares.
- With SNAP cuts, mutual aid accelerated as Estelita's Library in Seattle's Central District opened a mutual aid station and Toasted bagels provided free breakfasts, while administrators and organizers warned of worsening strain.
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Flanagan, Johnson say Republicans, Finstad are failing to protect families from loss of SNAP benefits
ROCHESTER — Jake Johnson, DFL candidate for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, took turns at a podium in Rochester on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, to criticize the Trump administration and U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, R-MN, for failing to protect the country’s most vulnerable people at risk of losing access to SNAP benefits due to a government shutdown. Johnson, a Mayo High School teacher who is running against Finstad, and…
Baton Rouge seniors receive emergency food aid during shutdown
BATON ROUGE, La. — As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, on track to become the longest in U.S. history, millions of Americans are now facing the harsh reality of going more than a month without essential resources. USDA tells grocery stores: No special discounts for SNAP recipients The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) stepped up Monday to provide emergency food assistance to local seniors who have been impact…
Seward Kiwanis Club gives students and families food vouchers amid government shutdown
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) — There’s some relief for families that rely on SNAP benefits, as funding was partially restored on Monday. But as the government shutdown continues, many families are still feeling the impact. The Seward Kiwanis Club stepped in to make sure students do not miss a meal. “With the loss of SNAP benefits, a lot of families need...
New Orleans Baptist church providing food during government shutdown, SNAP benefit freeze
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rock of Ages Baptist Church and community partners are providing 70,000 pounds of food and $40,000 in free gas for families impacted by the federal shutdown and SNAP benefit freeze. The gas giveaways will be held Friday, Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. at two local Shell Stations on 2035 Gentilly Blvd. and 1667 Tchoupitoulas St. Food will be given away at the Rock of Ages Baptist Church at 2515 Franklin Ave. Man arrested in co…
Springfield partners with local food bank to aid residents facing SNAP delays
The ongoing government shutdown has affected the distribution of SNAP benefits, prompting cities like Springfield to take action to support their residents, with the help of a grant from the State …
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