WSU Food Pantries Brace for SNAP Funding Uncertainty

WSU Food Pantries Brace for SNAP Funding Uncertainty

PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University food pantries are preparing for increased demand as federal SNAP funding remains uncertain amid the ongoing government shutdown. The Trump administration announced only partial payments for SNAP this month after courts ruled a planned funding pause unlawful. More than 42 million Americans rely on the program, including WSU students and staff. WSU Pullman’s Cougar Food Pantry serves about 4,000 people mon…

SNAP funding crisis: greater New Bedford turns to food banks, pantries for emergency relief

As of November 4, 2025, SNAP faces major disruptions from the federal shutdown that started in late October, affecting over 42 million recipients. The program depleted its main funding over the weekend, delaying benefits. On November 3, the Trump administration used a $4.65 billion USDA continge