Immigrant SNAP Eligibility Debate Surges During Shutdown
A viral claim about immigrants on SNAP spreads confusion. Undocumented adults cannot get SNAP, but U.S. citizen kids in mixed-status families can.
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SNAP’s Hidden Heroes: School Lunch Ties Save Kids in Shutdown
Shutdown stalls SNAP, but free school meals keep nearly 9M children fed. How NSLP shields kids while families brace for hunger.
States Scramble for SNAP Funding as Federal Shutdown Enters Fourth Week
Shutdown drags on: States race to keep SNAP alive as funds run out. Ohio explores emergency aid while California warns 4.5M could lose CalFresh by Nov. 1.
SNAP Lawsuits Mount: 25 States Sue Feds Over Shutdown Lapse
SNAP lawsuits surge in 2025 as 25 states sue the USDA for halting food aid during the federal shutdown. What the court filing reveals for 42M families.
42 Million Americans Lose Food Stamps as Shutdown Stops SNAP
42M Americans will get zero SNAP benefits Nov. 1 as the shutdown halts food aid nationwide. Families face hunger while states and courts push for a fix.
Virginia Uses $150 Million Emergency Fund to Keep SNAP Benefits Flowing
Gov. Youngkin uses $150M from Virginia’s surplus to keep SNAP benefits going for 850,000 residents during the shutdown while other states face cuts.
Trump Blocks SNAP Emergency Funds as Shutdown Deepens
Official decision blocks $5B SNAP aid during the 2025 shutdown, putting food stamps for 42 million Americans at risk as states scramble to respond.
SNAP Work Rules Explained: What the 2026 Changes Mean for Families
SNAP’s new 2025 and 2026 work rules tighten hour tracking and exemptions. Learn who must work 80 hours a month and how families can stay eligible.
25 States Brace for SNAP Cutoff: November’s Shutdown Warnings Spread
25 states warn of SNAP benefit cuts as the 2025 shutdown drags on. Millions risk hunger by November 1 if Congress fails to restore funding.
SNAP’s Hidden Toll on Veterans and Rural Elders: Work Rules vs. Reality
SNAP rule changes hit veterans and rural seniors hard. As 2025 work mandates expand, thousands risk losing food aid in struggling communities.