SNAP, food aid and shutdown
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As the federal shutdown heads into its fourth week, Food Share reports demand is increasing. Here's what to know.
Denise Blake is a US Department of Defense employee and says she hasn’t bought groceries since the government shutdown on October 1st. Blake told CNN she never thought she would have to go to a food bank,
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking action to address the food crisis affecting millions of Californians due to the ongoing government shutdown.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will deploy the National Guard to support food banks because of expected delays to federal food assistance amid the government shutdown
Furloughed federal workers lined up at a Maryland food bank distribution site as the government shutdown's toll deepens, highlighting the growing strain on families.
Denise Blake is a US Department of Defense employee and says she hasn’t bought groceries since the government shutdown on October 1st. Blake told CNN she never thought she would have to go to a food bank,
People who rely on the federal food assistance program might not receive their benefits for the month of November because of the ongoing government shutdown.
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Atmos Energy donates $122,500 to Mississippi food banks
During Hunger Action Month in September 2025, Atmos Energy donated $2 million to food banks across the eight states it serves. In Mississippi, the company donated $122,500 to food banks across the state including: “It takes significant resources to fight hunger and address nutritional instability,