Democrats under fire as food stamp funds run dry: 42 million Americans caught in shutdown fight

Federal food programs, including SNAP and WIC, face funding shortages affecting over 42 million people as the government ...
Newsweek

When Are October 2025 SNAP Payments Coming?

About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits to help them pay for groceries each month. Funds are added to electronic benefit transfer cards, which can be used at participating grocery stores and ...
The New York Times

What Are SNAP Benefits, and How Will They Change?

President Trump’s policy bill makes significant cuts to the food aid program, once known as food stamps, used by about 42 million people. By Julia Moskin The domestic policy package the House narrowly ...
NPR

Two states want to remove candy and soda from the list of SNAP benefits

At least two states are asking the federal government to prevent people on food stamps from buying soda and sugary candy. Arkansas and Indiana want to remove candy and soda from the list of items ...
WAFB

Louisiana bans soda and candy from SNAP under new waiver, adds chicken

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said on Sept. 2 that the state’s new federal waiver banning soda, candy and energy drinks from SNAP purchases is now official. In a video ...
The Motley Fool

Seniors Living in These 15 States Could Be Hurt the Most by SNAP Cuts

President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" made several changes to the SNAP program. These changes are likely to reduce some seniors' SNAP benefits or render them ineligible for these benefits. It may be ...
KOIN 6

‘Oregon has no choice’: New SNAP requirements will impact over 313K residents

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Big changes are coming for Oregonians who rely on food benefits to make ends meet. Those impacted will include households receiving utility assistance, able-bodied adults ...