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USDA won't shuffle funds to extend SNAP during shutdown, in about-face from earlier plan

Agriculture Department officials said Friday they cannot use a contingency fund to continue paying the SNAP program, despite earlier shutdown guidance allowing its use.

‘A Man-Made Disaster’: Food Banks and Experts Issue Grave Warning as SNAP Benefits Set to Run Out Amid Government Shutdown

Americans face a "tough time" as food banks are unlikely to be able to meet the demand amid the government shutdown.

Map Shows States Warning of SNAP Delays Amid Shutdown

The majority of states—36—have issued warnings regarding SNAP November payments as the government shutdown continues.

Monroe County program helping people at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

A Michigan nonprofit says it has seen an uptick in calls from concerned residents after state officials announced SNAP benefits would be temporarily paused amid the federal government shutdown.
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Shutdown Day 24: DC federal workers without paychecks, SNAP funding deadlines loom

The federal government shutdown is nearing the four-week mark, with lawmakers seemingly no closer to a deal. Friday came without a paycheck for many impacted D.C. federal workers.

$5B contingency fund won’t be used for food aid, Trump administration says

Also, as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program goes unfunded during the government shutdown, states temporarily covering the cost of benefits will not be reimbursed, the memo says.
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