SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.

The programme helps 40 million low-income Americans afford groceries - but the government shutdown has funds running dry.

With the federal government shutdown entering its 24th day on Friday, families who get food assistance are worried about how they'll put food on the table if the shutdown continues.

Federal food programs including SNAP and WIC face funding shortages affecting over 42 million people as the government shutdown continues.

Hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents could face food insecurity next month, as a federal government shutdown is expected to impact the disbursement of CalFresh payments in Novembe

Florida is warning families not to expect their EBT cards to be reloaded next month, increasing pressure on Congress to end the government shutdown.

Recipients of SNAP benefits could soon face difficulties accessing food if the government shutdown continues into November.

The battle over food stamps has emerged as the latest flashpoint in the fierce partisan clash over government spending. Republicans in Congress are increasingly highlighting the imminent shortfall facing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in a bid to pressure Democrats to help end the ongoing shutdown.