As the federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight, more than 40 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are facing uncertainty.

As the SNAP funding cliff nears, DoorDash announces 1 million free meals, fee waivers and even donations to food banks to support struggling families.

Local food banks and pantries said Thursday they are preparing for potential SNAP delays due to the federal government shutdown, although they said their efforts can’t replace SNAP benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,

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A primary difference between WIC and SNAP is that the Women, Infants and Children program provides more than just food. Individuals receiving support can access services like health screening, nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, immunization screening and more, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

SNAP benefits will not be funded next month unless the government reopens, stateline businesses look for solutions to support those who worry where their next meal will come from.

As millions of Texans face food insecurity due to a SNAP benefit pause, small businesses in North Texas are stepping up to feed children in need.

Gov. Tate Reeves blames Democrats as Mississippi businesses brace for lack of business from government program benefits.

Vermont Business Magazine The Department for Children and Families (DCF) has received federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) requiring all states to pause issuance of 3SquaresVT (SNAP) benefits until further notice as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.

A family business in San Jose is offering free meals to kids whose families use SNAP benefits. The state says around 5.5 million Californians use SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families. The owners of Tony & Alba’s Pizza & Pasta in San Jose are preparing to step up for families.