Muskegon Credit Union Opens Food Pantry Amid Pause in SNAP Benefits

Amid SNAP pause, emergency food distribution event set in Manatee County

The Food Bank of Manatee is hosting the event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Dream Church, located at 1920 53rd Ave. W. in Bradenton.

Local food pantries see surge in donations, new clients over SNAP snafu

Beverly Bootstraps and The Salem Pantry have seen a surge in donations and people seeking help over the weekend in anticipation of SNAP payments ending Nov. 1 amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Where to find food help, get a hot meal or donate to pantry or food bank in central NC

In North Carolina, approximately 1.4 million people depend on SNAP benefits to provide food for their families.

Muskegon credit union opens food pantry amid pause in SNAP benefits

MUSKEGON, MI - With local families facing financial uncertainty due to SNAP benefit cuts, delayed government paychecks and an increased demand on area food pantries, a Muskegon business is stepping up to help out.

With SNAP on hold, communities rely on food banks for support

When the doors open at Heartland Hope Mission, the first thing you notice is the carts and shelves stocked full with food. Individuals walk down aisles of canned goods, pasta and produce, choosing what they need to get through the week. It's not a grocery store; it is a pantry, located in the heart of the country. And for many who walk in, especially as SNAP benefits are delayed, it can be the difference between a full dinner and an empty fridge…

Food pantries struggling with demand amid concern of SNAP pause

As the federal shutdown persists into its second month with no end in sight, concerns of aid reaching needy families amid a pause in SNAP benefits are starting to grow. While judges have ordered the program be funding during the shutdown, the worry about those who purchase groceries with the help of subsidies is not going away.