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

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SNAP, WIC benefits at risk of ending if government shutdown continues into November
With the government still shut down and November quickly approaching, SNAP funding is expected to face problems, as SNAP benefits tend to be paid out a month in advance.

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SNAP benefits won't go out Nov. 1. 'The well has run dry,' USDA says.
Here’s why the shutdown has put food stamp benefits at risk
Local nonprofits brace for SNAP benefits lapse during government shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is calling it an “inflection point” in the government shutdown. SNAP benefits, also known as “food stamps,” will not be issued starting on November 1.

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These North Texas restaurants are offering free food for families on SNAP
AG James, 24 other states sue Agriculture Department over SNAP benefits suspension
When the government shutdown will affect SNAP, Head Start and military pay
According to the Trump administration, funding will run out for the food assistance program that is relied upon by 42 million Americans to supplement their grocery bills.

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Agriculture Secretary warns ‘a big chunk of Americans are going to be losing a very, very important benefit’ amid shutdown.
Dem Rep. blasts Trump admin over cuts to food benefits: ‘One of the most cruel things we’ve seen’
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