The federal government may be shut down, but that didn't stop changes to SNAP benefits from kicking in on the first of the ...

Each year, SNAP undergoes a cost-of-living increase, known as the COLA, to help benefits keep pace with rising grocery prices ...

The current administration is ready to implement some sweeping changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP ...

“If a shutdown extends beyond mid-October, USDA could technically tap its contingency reserve funding to cover SNAP costs.

As the government shutdown continues into its second day with no end in sight, agencies are turning to contingency plans for vital services like SNAP.

The USDA memo, sent to all state agencies on October 3, orders states to begin complying with new work requirements for ...

"Recipients should expect to receive their monthly allotment and retailers will continue to accept SNAP benefits," Petterson's website says. That could change if the shutdown lasts over a month.

Despite the shutdown, VDH has secured funding to sustain the program, and there is currently no risk of losing SNAP or WIC ...

Oct. 1 brought both an increase to SNAP benefits and the shutdown of the government. Here's what to expect with the food ...

In fiscal year ’24, about 48,700 North Dakotans used the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). That’s 6.1% of North Dakota’s population. SNAP ...

As of May 2025, 655,940 Missourians rely on SNAP benefits, roughly 10% of the population. In Arkansas the number of people enrolled is lower at 239,748, but the since the population is lower, the ...

Government services operate on a limited basis in a shutdown and can have unexpected consequences the longer a standoff goes ...