As SNAP funding lapsed, a top official called the program 'corrupt'

As the controversy over funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown dragged on in recent days, the top official in charge of the program pivoted to a new talking point, calling the program that some 42 million Americans rely on, "corrupt."

USDA says November SNAP Benefits reduced by 50% until $4.6 billion emergency fund empty

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said SNAP benefits will be reduced by 50% until the $4.6 billion emergency fund is empty.

NY's 3 million SNAP enrollees to get partial food aid from USDA after courts force funding

Nearly 3 million low-income New Yorkers will get partial SNAP food aid for November after judges forced the Trump administration to fund the program.

Judges order USDA to restart SNAP funding, but hungry families won’t get immediate relief

Two federal judges told the U.S. Department of Agriculture it must begin using contingency funds to provide food assistance, but gave the agency until Monday to decide exactly how to do so.
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SNAP Families Denied Discounts as USDA Enforces Controversial Rule

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, SNAP benefits remain suspended, leaving over 42 million low-income Americans in a precarious position. In a recent move, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) instructed grocery retailers not to offer special discounts or deals exclusively to SNAP recipients,
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