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Gov. Walz unveils $4 million for MN food shelves as shutdown could halt SNAP benefits

Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding will go to Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.

Minnesota gives $4M to food banks amid federal shutdown, USDA threatens food stamps, SNAP

As the federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits, Minnesota directs $4 million to food shelves across Minnesota. USDA warns assistance may stop Nov. 1.

Gov. Walz announces $4 million for Minnesota food shelves amid federal government shutdown

SNAP funding distribution across the U.S. is currently set to end on Nov. 1 as the federal government shutdown continues.
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Ahead of SNAP cuts, Walz announces $4M in emergency funding for food shelves

The announcement comes just days before Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families, or DCYF, is expected to stop processing SNAP benefits amid an ongoing government shutdown.

Here’s why the shutdown has put food stamp benefits at risk

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming weeks amid the federal government shutdown.

Shutdown enters Day 28 as Trump warns SNAP benefits will end: Live updates

The Agriculture Department said it can't use contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits, contradicting earlier guidance that the money was available.

SNAP aid at risk: What Minnesota is doing

The ongoing government shutdown means SNAP benefits for roughly 440,000 Minnesotans will be halted on Nov. 1. To help manage the gap, Gov. Tim Walz released $4 million in emergency funding for food shelves.
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