Familty assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC will continue during a government shutdown but money may start to run out.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be ...

Yes, according to Rep. Brittany Petterson (D-Colorado). At least for the month of October. "Recipients should expect to ...

Ring said the second county impact will be the benefit-cost shift. She said for the first time, the federal government is ...

Each year, SNAP undergoes a cost-of-living increase, known as the COLA, to help benefits keep pace with rising grocery prices.

Around 42 million people nationwide receive SNAP benefits, which help low- and no-income households with the cost of ...

Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.

Robin Manthie from Second Harvest Heartland explains how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program works in Minnesota, ...

Colorado officials reassure residents that food assistance programs like SNAP will operate through October despite the federal shutdown.

Some Oklahoma stores might stop accepting SNAP benefits after the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed changes to store stocking requirements for the assistance program.

Gov. Kehoe’s executive order seeks to ban SNAP purchases of soda and candy, aiming to boost healthy eating and local agriculture, but faces mixed reactions from advocates and businesses.

More than 80,000 Vermonters rely on SNAP, but starting this month, 2,500 households, including refugees and asylum seekers, will lose eligibility.