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Obama Warns 47 Million Americans Face Food Shortages As Courts Force Trump To Restore SNAP Benefits

Former President Barack Obama tweeted on Friday that more than 47 million Americans, including one in five children, lack steady and affordable access to healthy food. Obama noted that more families are relying on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as the cost of living continues to rise.

Benzinga

The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule

Federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Trump asking court how to "legally fund SNAP" after judge's order

Food banks already experienced a surge in people as millions of families prepared for benefits to freeze.

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Uncertainty grows on when Texans will get SNAP benefits as U.S. Supreme Court emergency order blocks full aid

The order will expire two days after an appeals court issues a more permanent ruling on the funding while the Trump administration will continue with partial SNAP payments.

The Texas Tribune

SNAP has provided grocery help for 60-plus years; here's how it works

The SNAP program has been a major piece of the U.S. social safety network since it launched as the food stamp program in 1964

The Independent UK

‘American lives are not a political game’: Rep. Melanie Stansbury makes some strong arguments while accusing President Trump of playing with Americans’ lives

The Trump administration is ready to go to great lengths to ensure the government functions on their terms. If the ongoing government shutdown wasn’t enough, Trump is now trying to pressure the Democrats into conceding to his demands regarding the funding bill.

The Mary Sue

Trump administration blocked from suspending Snap benefits for millions of Americans

One judge issued temporary restraining order while another judge ruled the government must continue to fund program that helps low-income households

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Speaker Johnson awkwardly corrects cabinet member who says ‘we’ shoulder blame for SNAP food benefits going unpaid

More than 40 million Americans who rely on SNAP, also known as food stamps, are at risk of losing benefits over the weekend

The Independent UK

Trump team will partially fund SNAP benefits after judge’s order, USDA tells court

Nearly $5 billion in emergency funds will only cover 50 percent of benefits for November, officials say

The Independent UK

SNAP Disruptions During Government Shutdown: 5 Ways You Can Help

Millions of Americans may lose SNAP benefits this November amid the government shutdown. Learn how you can help by donating food, money or even your time.

GOBankingRates

How hunger relief groups say you can help feed your neighbors if the shutdown pauses food aid

Many people might be wondering how they can help their neighbors put food on the table with federal food aid set to be frozen on Nov. 1

The Independent UK

Federal judge directs USDA to pay November food stamp benefits - Roll Call

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday that would compel the government to distribute food stamp benefits for November.

Roll Call

Air traffic controllers now working for food as shutdown stops paychecks and airlines like United and Delta serve them meals

Federal aviation workers missed their first paycheck this week as the government shutdown steers toward the longest-ever in U.S. history.

The Independent UK

Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding

Several states have said that they can't use their own emergency funds without a guarantee of reimbursement.

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The Independent UK

‘Stop smoking crack’: House Republican inflames shutdown crisis as SNAP food stamp benefits run out for 40 million Americans

The Department of Agriculture has said it doesn’t have the $8 billion needed to fund SNAP in November

The Independent UK

Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments

Two federal judges could rule on whether the federal government must continue replenishing SNAP food aid benefits during the shutdown

Axios

November SNAP benefits are on hold but grocers, apps are filling food gap

Businesses and nonprofits are launching emergency programs to keep food on America's tables as federal aid stops.

The Independent UK

SNAP recipients can get 50% off groceries ahead of benefits pause as Instacart and DoorDash offer discounts

Instacart is one of several big companies reacting to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to freeze SNAP payments

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I Asked ChatGPT What To Do if My SNAP Benefits Stop: Here Are 4 Strategies

Editor's Note: This article was updated Friday, Oct. 31 at 2:45 p.m. ET to reflect new updates to benefit payments. As of Friday, Oct. 31, the New York Times reported a Rhode Island judge has ordered...

International Business Times

Walmart Refutes TikTok Claims That Stores Will Shut Down on November 1

Walmart denies viral TikTok rumors claiming all stores will close on November 1, assuring customers that locations remain open and fully operational.

Fortune

The government shutdown won't be completely recouped—and it could cost the economy up to $14 billion, estimates say

The report says lost goods and services from furloughed workers’ downtime won’t be regained once the government reopens.

The Independent UK

Nonperishable food instead of Halloween candy? How some plan to help amid expected SNAP cuts

‘I am grateful to have received benefits, and I am even more grateful to be able to give back now’

Saving Advice

10 Monthly Expenses That Can Be Wiped Out With the Right Help

If your monthly bills keep rising, you’re not alone. From groceries to streaming subscriptions, the average American household now spends more than ever just to...

Texas Observer

SNAP Shutdown Will Leave Texas Students like Me Hungry

I don’t know when this shutdown will end or when my benefits will be reinstated. But I do know we are worth more than the petty arguments of political powerhouses.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott under pressure to use emergency funds for looming SNAP crisis

Democrats say Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.

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