Cuts in federal SNAP benefits have forced recipients to look for ways to stretch their grocery budgets or choose between food and medicine.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture had planned to halt payments beginning Nov. 1, citing a lack of funding during the shutdown.

The US Department of Agriculture issued revised guidance to states on Wednesday evening that will result in food stamp enrollees receiving somewhat larger partial benefits in November.

The government shutdown stretching into November will have a huge impact on millions of Americans, but only a handful of federal safety net programs are affected. As News 6 has reported in the last two weeks, SNAP benefits are not expected to be ...

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are due to run out on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, as the government shutdown continues, and with no Senate votes planned today, Oct. 29 and no federal funding to fuel SNAP, millions of Americans will ...

Southwest Florida food banks and mobile pantries are preparing for a significant increase in demand for their services. The suspension of benefits is expected to disproportionately affect families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

A government shutdown threatens food assistance for 42 million Americans as SNAP and WIC funding runs out. Food banks, local charities, and churches in Florida are preparing for increased demand from those in need. Grocery chains and delivery services like ...

SNAP benefits are set to lapse in November unless a federal judge rules to intervene. Around 42 million Americans rely on the federal food stamp program, including nearly 3 million Floridians. Families receive an average of $350.89. Just over 12% of ...