SNAP Funding Has ‘Run Dry’ For November, Trump Administration Says—Here’s What To Know

Trump administration says federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1, raising stakes for families nationwide - The Boston Globe

The new notice comes after President Trump's administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through the SNAP program flowing into November.

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out November 1

On November 1, federal food assistance will be halted, leaving millions of Americans in a bind as the government shutdown drags on. The Trump administration has opted not to tap into contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, prompting states to recommend that beneficiaries turn to local food pantries.

SNAP Funding Has ‘Run Dry’ For November, Trump Administration Says—Here’s What To Know

Almost 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to purchase food, according to the USDA.

REPORT: Trump Administration Rejects Using Emergency Funds For EBT As Millions On Verge Of Losing SNAP Benefits

Grab your cups, because this tea isn’t just about politics — it’s about what’s on millions of Americans’ plates. Nearly 42 million Americans could be waking up on November 1st without the food benefits they rely on. And, it looks like the Trump administration won’t dip into emergency funds to keep EBT flowing. But while the politicians argue, it’s the people who might end up paying the price.RELATED: Hol’ Up! Food Stamp Benefits Reportedly At Ri…

Trump administration says it won’t tap emergency funds to pay food aid

The Trump administration won’t tap emergency funds to pay for federal food benefits, imperiling benefits starting Nov. 1 for nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, according to a memo obtained by POLITICO. USDA said in the memo that it won’t tap a contingency fund or other nutrition programs to cover the cost of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is set to run out of federal funds at t…