SNAP recipients face uncertainty as Virginia launches emergency food program: 'I felt frustrated'

M Percentage of SNAP, food stamp recipients by county in Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ended Nov. 1, leaving hundreds of thousands of Arkansans facing increased food insecurity, and it is currently uncertain whether the program will resume later this week. The maps below show where SNAP recipients live across the state and how Arkansas compares to other states in program participation. To view the percentage of households receiving Food Stamps/SN…

VENA program launches in Virginia | Weekly SNAP payments begin Monday amid ongoing shutdown

With the government shutdown continuing, more than 850,000 Virginians who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are facing growing uncertainty. On Monday, November 3, relief may arrive as the first round of funds from the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance Program (VENA) is distributed statewide.Governor Glenn Youngkin recently declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth, prompting officials to roll out th…

SNAP recipients face uncertainty as Virginia launches emergency food program: 'I felt frustrated'

RICHMOND, Va. Millions of Americans and Virginians who rely on food assistance are facing uncertainty as funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has run out due to the government shutdown."I felt frustrated. I felt angry," said Lynette Hicks, a SNAP benefits recipient.The ongoing partisan debate about reopening the government has left more than 30 days of shutdown behind. This puts tens of millions of Americans, includin…

Community urged to make food donations amid SNAP program disruption

CANANDAIGUA — With the federal government shutdown set to disrupt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, many Ontario County families are facing increased uncertainty about how to put food on the table. In response, Ontario Cares (formerly The Partnership for Ontario…

Shapiro Declares Emergency to Protect Food Access as SNAP Payments Halted

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Friday declared a disaster emergency and announced $5 million in immediate state funding to Pennsylvania food banks after the Trump Administration halted November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The emergency declaration, signed to accelerate funding and streamline aid distribution, aims to protect nearly two million Pennsylvanians —…