Federal shutdown stalls SNAP benefits in Florida: Food assistance and resources near you

Food banks, pantries and other resources available in Central Florida. Donations and volunteers needed in some areas.

These Florida counties will be hit the hardest if SNAP benefits lapse

A federal judge is poised to rule on whether the Trump administration will be forced to release funding for SNAP benefits in ...

Florida families brace for SNAP cutoff as shutdown drags on: "It's going to be rough"

As the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits, Florida families like Brittany Bucknor's are bracing for hardship and ...

Florida Democrats sign letter pushing DeSantis to protect SNAP benefits for 3 million recipients

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Every Democrat in the Florida Legislature has signed a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis calling to protect ...

Florida Governor waves off calls from Democrats to use state reserves to backfill SNAP benefits

If the government shutdown continues, millions of Floridians who rely on SNAP benefits for food could soon go without ...

SNAP uncertainty leaves South Florida seniors scrambling for food aid

After noticing a rise in the cry for help, Meals on Wheels South Florida established the Senior SNAP Relief Program. "Over 60, homebound, and in need who have lost their SNAP benefits, we will kick in ...

Florida Democrats urge DeSantis to declare SNAP state of emergency

All 43 Democratic Florida state legislators sent a letter Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) asking him to declare a state of ...

Winn-Dixie, DoorDash, Instacart, Florida restaurants offer free or reduced food as SNAP ends

As funding for SNAP and WIC benefits dry up during the government shutdown, these stores, delivery services and restaurants are trying to help.