Are SNAP benefits still expiring?

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SNAP benefits are expiring for millions due to the ongoing government shutdown. Federal support for SNAP is set to lapse, with the USDA announcing benefits will not be distributed starting November 1 unless Congress acts. Court rulings have ordered emergency funds to be used, but delays and reductions are still possible. Food banks are overwhelmed, and political negotiations remain unresolved, leaving the future of SNAP benefits uncertain.

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SNAP benefits to expire as judges order White House to fund program

CBS America · 9 days ago

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9 days ago

Two federal judges ruled that the Trump administration must use emergency funds to pay out SNAP benefits. 11s
President Trump has instructed administration lawyers to seek court clarification on how to legally fund SNAP. 21s
The Secretary of Agriculture stated that about $5 billion in emergency funds can only be used if the underlying program is funded. 41s
Federal support for SNAP benefits is set to expire amid the ongoing government shutdown, with uncertainty about when recipients will receive assistance. 1m 2s
Political negotiations remain stalled, with Democrats seeking funding for Affordable Care Act tax credits and Republicans wanting to reopen the government before further discussions. 1m 41s

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SNAP benefits to expire as judges order White House to fund program

CBS America

9 days ago

SNAP benefits to expire as judges order White House to fund program

Federal support for SNAP benefits expires on Saturday amid the shutdown, and it is unclear when recipients will receive assistance, despite court orders to use emergency funds.

42 million Americans facing hunger as shutdown enters second month

France 24

10 days ago

42 million Americans facing hunger as shutdown enters second month

The Trump administration has warned SNAP funds will be depleted by November 1, and EBT cards will not be refilled unless a Senate compromise is reached.

U.S. government to stop paying for food aid in November

Euronews

10 days ago

U.S. government to stop paying for food aid in November

The USDA has announced that federal food aid will not go out on November 1, as the government shutdown drags on, and SNAP is being cut.

SNAP benefits lapse on Nov. 1 for Minnesotans

Fox News

10 days ago

SNAP benefits lapse on Nov. 1 for Minnesotans

Food benefits for more than 400,000 Minnesotans will stop unless the government shutdown ends; court rulings require use of reserve funds, but delays and reductions are possible.

How a SNAP funding lapse will affect Americans

CBS America

11 days ago

How a SNAP funding lapse will affect Americans

More than 42 million Americans will not get their monthly SNAP benefit as the shutdown continues, with legal actions ongoing and food banks unable to meet demand.

U.S. food assistance faces funding shortfall amid shutdown

France 24

13 days ago

U.S. food assistance faces funding shortfall amid shutdown

Tens of millions relying on SNAP will not receive benefits unless Congress makes a deal to reopen the government.

Millions of Americans set to lose SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1

CBS America

14 days ago

Millions of Americans set to lose SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1

Millions of Americans could go without SNAP benefits next month due to the shutdown, with no clear resolution in negotiations.

Are SNAP benefits still expiring?

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