Why Nov. 1 is a key date in the government shutdown. Impacts on SNAP, WIC, Obamacare.

The government shutdown appears likely to continue into the week leading up to Nov. 1. Here's why that's a key date.

What is SNAP? What is WIC? And what benefits will government benefits stop in November?

A primary difference between WIC and SNAP is that the Women, Infants and Children program provides more than just food.

Bill to fund SNAP in shutdown introduced in House

Rep. Marionette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) on Friday introduced a bill to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the government shutdown threatens payments of the food ...
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SNAP benefits will not be available to Georgian in November due to shutdown, officials warn

Starting on Nov. 1, families across Georgia will not have access to SNAP benefits because of the ongoing government shutdown.
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Governor Landry signs emergency declaration to fund SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed emergency declaration to fund SNAP benefits for elderly, disabled and children during ...

DSS issues FAQ Sheet to address SNAP questions during government shutdown

The Department of Social Services is monitoring the situation and has created a FAQ Sheet to address concerns about SNAP ...

Gov. Moore says said shutdown threatens Maryland SNAP benefits in November

About 680,000 Maryland residents — roughly 40% of whom are children — rely on SNAP to supplement their food budgets.

With threat of SNAP funds running out, Massachusetts Gov. Healey announces new resources

With SNAP set to run out next week due to the government shutdown, Gov. Maura Healey announced new resources to help families ...