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SNAP, Trump administration and food stamp

Are SNAP benefits and food stamps the same thing? What to know about SNAP, who funds it

Here’s what SNAP benefits are, who funds them, the average amount that participants will be missing next month and some food assistance resources.

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Trump administration will use SNAP contingency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits

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Trump administration will provide only half of usual food stamp benefits in November

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Trump threatens food aid as cities, nonprofits ask judge to intervene

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that food assistance benefits for the poor will be given out only when the federal government shutdown ends, despite a court order requiring his administra...

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St. Johns County approves emergency relief for SNAP recipients amid federal shutdown

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Low-income Georgia families that rely on SNAP for food still face uncertainty

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US to pay reduced food aid benefits, but warns of weeks or months of delay

The administration said $600 million would be used to fund states' administrative costs in administering SNAP benefits, leaving $4.65 billion that will be obligated to cover 50% of eligible households...

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Va. launches statewide food drive to counter federal government shutdown, delayed SNAP benefits

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Trump says he’s withholding SNAP benefits until shutdown ends

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SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight

The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.

Everything to know about SNAP, how the food assistance program helps millions

What to know about the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, sometimes referred to as food stamps.

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Where SNAP recipients can find food banks and other resources

Here's where to look for alternative resources for people who receive SNAP benefits, or food stamps, and how you can help recipients.

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The feds want to know more about the people on food stamps. How Newsom responded

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 593 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, a Democrat from Oakland, that forbids state and local departments from sharing sensitive personal data to increase food stamp enrollment.

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USDA sued by states for attempts to collect food stamp data on Americans

Twenty state attorneys general sued the Trump administration to stop its request for SNAP recipients’ personal data. They fear the information could be used for mass deportations. The USDA says it needs the data to fight fraud and waste. It has ...

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Will food stamps be available in November? Can I still use EBT card? What to know, updates

On Monday, the Trump administration said they will send partial payments for November to the 42 million Americans currently receiving SNAP benefits.

USDA revises SNAP reduction plan to provide more partial benefits in November

The US Department of Agriculture issued revised guidance to states on Wednesday evening that will result in food stamp enrollees receiving somewhat larger partial benefits in November.