Food banks are preparing for a surge as federal food aid could be paused in the government shutdown

Rochester council pledges $100,000 as Channel One gears up food distribution and sees increased daily visits

ROCHESTER — A $100,000 city of Rochester pledge to Channel One’s food shelf is intended to help fill a gap in food resources amid the ongoing federal shutdown. “The city funding will align with and enhance the intent of the Olmsted County processes already under way,” Rochester City Council member Dan Doering said Monday as he initiated the effort using city contingency funds. Channel One Regional Food Bank Executive Director Virginia Witherspoo…

Map shows states covering SNAP benefits amid funding lapse

As the federal government shutdown continues, many states have begun implementing measures to support residents who rely on SNAP benefits.

Continued government shutdown means SNAP program stops, food shelfs burdened

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Trump literally parties with billionaires while 26 million Americans go hungry

If you think Trump is on your side, the fact he threw a Great Gatsby-themed party while cutting food aid to millions should tell you otherwise

Pennsylvania launches emergency food relief plan as SNAP benefits halt amid federal shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues through the beginning of November, Gov. Josh Shapiro has activated an emergency relief plan to support food banks and families after SNAP benefits were suspended for nearly two million Pennsylvanians.

SNAP recipients without November benefits amid federal government shutdown

According to the USDA, more than 600,000 Coloradans are among the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits.