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.

Regional food bank fears government shutdown, SNAP cuts could create 'perfect storm'

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.

SNAP recipients face uncertain future with government shutdown nearing November

As the government shutdown continues, nearly one million Arizonans are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits for November.

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.

SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms

People who rely on the federal food assistance program might not receive their benefits for the month of November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

Pitt County government braces for potential disruption in SNAP benefits

The Pitt County government reported on Tuesday that SNAP benefits will possibly disrupted for the local community. The NC Department of Health and Human Services received a letter from the federal government on October 16,

Gov. Polis asks Colorado lawmakers for $10M amid SNAP benefits uncertainty

Gov. Jared Polis is asking Colorado lawmakers to approve up to $10 million to help feed people who may lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits next month due to the federal government shutdown.
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