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States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press(AP) — Officials in Louisiana, Vermont, and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.The fate of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about 1 in 8 Americans... Read More.

Oklahoma SNAP benefits to be suspended on Nov. 1, federal government shutdown continues

Wednesday, October 22 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended starting Nov. 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) informed OKDHS of the suspension, which affects over 684,600 Oklahomans who rely on these... Read More.

Senate adjourns without resolution as SNAP benefits and military pay in jeopardy

Friday, October 17 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Senate failed to end the government shutdown for the 10th time on Thursday, and is not scheduled to meet again until Monday, October 20.President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that Democrats have “made one mistake” with letting the government shutdown continue. "I think they could just... Read More.

SNAP Food Benefits Issued Early To help Those Affected By Partial Government Shutdown

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

The impact of the partial government shutdown can be felt as over 800,000 people have had to miss their paychecks twice. The shutdown can be felt in homes across Northern Oklahoma as some local residents are wondering how they will be able to put food on the table if the shutdown continues into the... Read More.

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States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Oklahoma SNAP benefits to be suspended on Nov. 1, federal government shutdown continues

Senate adjourns without resolution as SNAP benefits and military pay in jeopardy

SNAP Food Benefits Issued Early To help Those Affected By Partial Government Shutdown

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