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SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms
Recipients of SNAP food assistance benefits across the country face a looming deadline: Come Nov. 1, their cards may not get refilled because of the government shutdown in Washington.

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N.J. food banks face ‘unsustainable surge’ as SNAP funding set to expire
SNAP recipients told to purchase shelf-stable goods as funding deadline looms amid government shutdown
US States Warn Food Aid Benefits Will Halt if Federal Shutdown Drags On
U.S. states this week warned food aid recipients that their benefits may not be distributed in November if the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week.

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SNAP benefits: Virginia declares a state of emergency; other states prep for fallout as shutdown threatens food stamps for 42 million Americans
Trump ‘absolutely’ supports legislation to extend SNAP benefits, White House says
N.J. food assistance programs could be interrupted soon if government shutdown continues, officials say
“In New Jersey, we’ve already seen food insecurity increase by 65% since the height of the pandemic in 2020. That’s nearly 1.1 million children, seniors, families, and veterans who don’t know where th...

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County workers say SNAP halt will harm Minnesota families
Craven County SNAP benefits may face disruption soon

SNAP recipients warned of food stamp cuts starting next week thanks to government shutdown

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, Illinois and California issued notices to SNAP recipients about a possible disruption.
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Amazon, Walmart to test pilot program allowing food stamp recipients to buy food online

Food stamp recipients could soon be able to order groceries online. The Department of Agriculture has given green light for a pilot program in New York state. Walmart and Amazon will participate in the two-year program, which could prove lucrative for both ...

Shutdown threatens SNAP benefits as food banks brace for crisis

With at least 400,000 people already food insecure in the region, food banks across County and the Treasure Coast are preparing for unprecedented demand.
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