WELL, YOU KNOW, THE KEY PHRASE THERE IS FOR NOW, THESE CARRYOVER FUNDS WILL ONLY LAST FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND APPLY TO KEEP SOME PROGRAMING GOING. SO IT’S STILL AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE HERE. I ...

America’s largest anti-hunger program, SNAP, is preparing for a significant update. USDA’s updated SNAP stocking rules aim to replace the “one rice, one bean, one chicken” baseline with a ...

As the partial government shutdown extends into day two with no end in sight, more federally funded agencies are turning to contingency plans to keep lights on and doors open for the millions of ...

People relying on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), don’t have to worry due to the federal shutdown — yet. Due to a lapse in funding, the law requires federal agencies to furlough ...

While USDA says the update would double food choices and close loopholes, advocates warn it won’t meaningfully expand healthy options and could strain small, independent retailers USDA’s proposal to ...

It’s official: The U.S. government shut down as of Wednesday, Oct. 1, after Congress failed to agree upon federal funding extensions. Despite the Republican Party currently controlling both chambers ...

Alexander II Magnet School kindergartener Rylee Davis, left, says she loves spaghetti as she goes through the lunch line. Beau Cabell Federal cuts and increased eligibility restrictions to the ...

After legislators failed to agree on a budget and the government shut down Oct. 1, the first thing on many people's minds is the status of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. SNAP ...

(NEXSTAR) – In a matter of hours, the U.S. government could shut down for the first time in seven years amid a standoff over healthcare and spending. The Senate is expected to vote on funding ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Big changes are coming for Oregonians who rely on food benefits to make ends meet. Those impacted will include households receiving utility assistance, able-bodied adults ...

Gov. Mike Kehoe says the alteration prioritizes healthy foods and nutritional value. It would restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase candy, prepared desserts, soda and other drinks. The state ...