25 states sue Trump administration over SNAP food stamp freeze during shutdown

Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.

Dozens of States Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Food Stamp Cuts

The states petitioned a federal court days after the Agriculture Dept. said it would not take emergency steps to provide aid ...

Here’s why the shutdown has put food stamp benefits at risk

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming weeks amid the federal government shutdown.

Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency for NY over SNAP food stamps freeze during shutdown

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a “food emergency” across the state Thursday as the federal government says SNAP benefits will run ...

How States Are Preparing for a Freeze in Federal Food Assistance

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will run out of money on Saturday. Some governors are shifting state money to ...

States Sue Trump Administration To Keep Food Stamps Amid Government Shutdown

The Department of Agriculture has said benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will not be issued in ...

States sue Trump admin over billions in looming cuts to SNAP, food stamps

Democratic-led states filed suit in federal court, arguing the Trump administration’s halt to SNAP aid during the shutdown ...

Ohio will spend $25M on food aid as state prepares for loss of SNAP benefits

Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order to give $7 million to Ohio food banks and $18 million to low-income families.