SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at Louisville food pantries
People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms there will be no SNAP benefits starting November 1 if the government shutdown continues. Local food pantries are already seeing an increase in people in need and expect even more to need help next month. "Having the SNAP benefits to…
CHICAGO (WGN) — As the court battle over SNAP benefits cut off by the Trump administration continues, food pantries across Chicago are stepping up to fill the gap for struggling families during the ongoing government shutdown. Outside a pop-up food distribution site near South Ewing Avenue and 102nd Street, seniors…
With so much uncertainty about SNAP benefits, local food banks like Food for Others are seeing a surge in people coming through their doors, and they expect the need to keep growing.