New SNAP Restrictions Go Into Place Amid Shutdown Drama

New SNAP restrictions go into place amid shutdown drama

(The Hill) — New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules went into effect Saturday, even as uncertainty reigns regarding whether benefits will be issued through November. The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) website, where millions of Americans can review their options and apply, details how "the well has run dry" to issue program benefits. Atop the page, the USDA blames Senate Democrats for benefits not being issu…

Shutdown disrupts SNAP aid this November

An estimated 721,000 Snap recipients in North Texas are receiving this message via phone Friday evening: “Due to the federal government shutdown, your November SNAP benefits will not be issued at this time.” After weeks of worry, reality is inching closer for those who rely partially or entirely on federal food aid. SNAP benefits are not expected to immediately be loaded onto EBT cards beginning November 1 as the government shutdown continues.  …

Minnesota officials prepare for SNAP disruptions during shutdown, legal fight as November arrives

Funding for the main food nutrition program known as SNAP is in doubt during the federal government shutdown. November payments might not go out on time or be as robust for recipients.

Courts press USDA to fund November food aid during shutdown

Two federal judges have told the Trump administration to unlock emergency money so tens of millions can see at least part of their November SNAP benefits. In Boston, US District Judge Indira Talwani said the Agriculture Department must tap its rainy-day fund and gave it until Monday to decide whether to use only that pool or add other legally available dollars. A separate Rhode Island ruling ordered the government to draw on the contingency fund…