SNAP development director Sasha Gersten-Paal has said there won't be enough funds to send benefits to the roughly 42 million food stamp recipients next month. However, the Trump Administration might be legally required to provide SNAP even during shutdown, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

As 35,183 Kalamazoo County residents adjust to life suddenly without SNAP benefits, one local food bank wants people to know help is available. Like other states, Michigan was directed Thursday, Oct.

More than 200 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter Friday to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging her to use the contingency fund to continue the program.

Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine on Friday called for state leaders to work toward a solution to preserve SNAP benefits for nearly half a million Nevadans set to lose access if the government shutdown persists into November.

A Michigan nonprofit says it has seen an uptick in calls from concerned residents after state officials announced SNAP benefits would be temporarily paused amid the federal government shutdown.

Some 42 million Americans collect SNAP benefits. But benefits could be disrupted in November due to the government shutdown.

Reacting to concern over the potential loss of SNAP benefits, the ELISHA Project will distribute food, hygiene products and household goods Oct. 25.

The "Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025" seeks to offer uninterrupted benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.