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Virginia leaders demand action with SNAP benefits delayed during government shutdown
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents face halted SNAP benefits amid shutdown, causing food pantries to see up to 500% increase in demand, officials report.
- On Saturday, SNAP benefits ran out for the nearly 2 million Illinois residents who rely on them after Congress created a $4 billion shortfall.
- Policy shifts this year, including H.R. 1 cutting about $186 billion in SNAP funding, left the program vulnerable as past federal government shutdown practices did not protect SNAP this time.
- Local food pantries report surges, including a 500% jump at one site, a 40% rise to nearly 250 cars at San Jose Flea Market distribution, and West Valley Community Service's line growing from 25 to 63.
- The Trump administration confirmed partial funding at 50% for November SNAP payments after two federal judges ruled withholding benefits illegal, but officials say timing for full reinstatement for the 14% of U.S. households that rely on SNAP remains unclear.
- Wake County officials say they are leaning on partners to feed 80,000 residents who depend on SNAP, while local organizations warn federal cuts and delays threaten community services.
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‘I’m gonna starve’: Lines at Bay Area food pantries double as SNAP payments freeze, remain uncertain
In the parking lot at the San Jose Flea Market on Monday morning where Hunger at Home feeds the needy, the line of cars waiting for boxes of food increased 40% to nearly 250 — a need they haven’t seen…
Food pantries prepare for increased demand amid shutdown fears - Garden City Telegram
BY MEGHAN FLYNNGarden City Telegram As of Friday evening, at 5 p.m., contingency funds were authorized by a federal judge for SNAP benefits to be… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Wake County SNAP recipients face uncertainty as emergency benefits cut by 50 percent amid shutdown
Facing empty shelves and financial strain, Shaneisha Williams, a Wake County single mother, grapples with reduced SNAP benefits amid a federal shutdown. Local organizations and officials scramble to support the 80,000 residents reliant on aid.
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