42 Million People Are Enrolled in SNAP. Who Are They?

The shutdown brought the scale of the federal food aid program into focus and raised questions about how such a rich country could have so many people on nutrition assistance.

As SNAP funding lapsed, a top official called the program 'corrupt'

As the controversy over funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown dragged on in recent days, the top official in charge of the program pivoted to a new talking point, calling the program that some 42 million Americans rely on "corrupt."

Florida SNAP benefits update: With end to government shutdown, what's next for November?

If the House passes a new deal to end the shutdown and President Trump signs it, when will SNAP payments start up again?

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits

A former director of the U.N. World Food Program said the cutoff of SNAP benefits had immediate impacts on grocers and convenience stores of all sizes.

SNAP court rulings add to shutdown’s food assistance chaos

In the week since federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits nearly expired, the Trump administration has successfully pushed back on orders from federal courts to maintain payments for November,

Supreme Court delays decision on SNAP as lawmakers near shutdown vote

The high court extended through Thursday a stay on a lower court order requiring the Trump administration to pay full food stamp benefits this month.
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