In California, which has the largest number of SNAP recipients in the country, Governor Gavin Newsom has confirmed the state is fast-tracking $80 million in funds for food banks, and that the National Guard may also be used to distribute food to those in need.

As 1.8 million New York City residents brace for their food assistance to be cut off this Saturday, New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday over its decision to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing federal government

Food assistance funding for poor Americans runs out on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. The USDA said that “at this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01."

Thousands of families across Illinois could lose access to SNAP benefits starting November 1, and it’s not just people feeling the impact. Local shelter leaders say the loss of food assistance could lead to more pets being surrendered.

The United States Department of Agriculture has issued an alarming notice that directly impacts thousands of Americans: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, v

Starting October 1, 2025, SNAP beneficiaries in the U.S. experienced a slight increase in their monthly food stamp amounts. These adjustments are in response to inflation and food costs, under the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) mechanism.