SNAP Benefits Are Expiring. Here Are Some Ways to Help Online

Local unions taking donations to help food banks in upcoming SNAP funding drought

Federal funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is set to stop Nov. 1, causing concerns for local food banks and prompting action from local unions.

Aiken County non-profit steps up to fight food insecurity during potential SNAP delay

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) - With SNAP benefits at risk as the federal shutdown continues, one Aiken non-profit is already taking action. "I've kind of been in tears over this for like, the last couple weeks just trying to figure out how we're gonna do it with my, my family, me and my kids," said Shannon Negley, who lives in Aiken. At the non-profit Area Churches Together Serving, or ACTS, the rush is already on. They’re stocking up and stretchin…

As SNAP cuts loom, here are food assistance resources helping fight food insecurity

Food pantries, restaurants, community fridges and more have scaled up efforts to help feed Americans as SNAP benefits go dry.

SNAP Benefits Are Expiring. Here Are Some Ways to Help Online

Federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is expected to expire on Nov. 1.

Women’s center Natalie’s Sisters in need of help as they dip into emergency resources

Inside Natalies Sisters, the non-profit organization that helps sexually exploited or trafficked women, theres been an influx in clientele.With the economy the way it is that's affecting people. And obviously the fear of losing food stamps is causing people to spend more wisely, said Jani Lewis the Founder and Executive Director of Natalies Sisters.Those SNAP food benefits are going to run out on November 1stdue to the government shutdown, but t…

Losing SNAP benefits in Denton County? Here are some local food assistance resources

As the government shutdown continues, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will run out on Nov. 1.