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Montana food banks brace for impact of SNAP funding lapse

More than 40 million Americans rely on SNAP, including around 80,000 Montanans. According to the USDA, because of the government shutdown no benefits will be issued on Nov. 1.

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Potential SNAP funding lapse has Montana food banks bracing for impacts

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Strained food banks brace for SNAP deadline

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State can’t fund SNAP directly during shutdown; WV food banks need more money, Democrats say

West Virginia’s system for distributing electronic SNAP benefits isn’t set up to receive an infusion of state dollars, according to the governor and lawmakers, leaving the state’s food banks and pantr...

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New York declares state of emergency to fund food banks as federal food aid set to lapse

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SNAP benefits: Maryland governor declares state of emergency as food aid nears cutoff

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Iowa governor announces support for food banks amid SNAP benefit pause due to federal shutdown

The governor also highlighted donations to support Iowans’ food security during the shutdown from the private sector.

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Heart of Alabama Food Bank works to stock up amid SNAP pause

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Food banks warn of ‘devastating' consequences of looming SNAP lapse

Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid

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How the government shutdown could impact SNAP and WIC services

As the government shutdown stretches into another week, many Montana families are beginning to feel the strain, especially those relying on federal nutrition programs.

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Montana Democrats urge governor to use state funds for SNAP benefits amid federal shutdown

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Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help

Newstalk KGVO

The SNAP Scramble Begins in Montana

With SNAP benefits on hold, Montana food banks brace for increased demand as thousands of residents face food insecurity amid the federal shutdown.

KTVH

Advocates want state to step in on SNAP; Gianforte says it's federal responsibility

On Nov. 1, federal authorities say funding will run out for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps lower-income families pay for food.

NBC Montana

Montana congressional delegation responds to SNAP funding running out

With SNAP running out of money Nov. 1, almost 42 million Americans will be impacted.NBC Montana reached out to the Montana congressional delegation to a respons

KTVQ

SNAP benefits face potential November disruption, leaving Montana families uncertain

For many families in Billings, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) makes the difference between having food on the table or going without.

KPAX News

Montana Democrats come to Butte to plead for state SNAP funding

Gov. Gianforte is holding his ground against using state money to fund SNAP as the federal government shutdown continues.

NBC Montana

Gianforte's office responds to looming lapse of SNAP funding

NBC Montana reached out to Governor Greg Gianforte for a response to the lapse in SNAP funding that may occur Nov. 1.The following statement was received from

The Missoula Current News

DPHHS: Feds direct states to stop SNAP food assistance

Montanans who use SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, may not receive the benefit in November.

KTVQ

Billings man plans to donate $1,700 in food to trick-or-treaters amid SNAP cuts

As a way to support the 12,000 Yellowstone County families who won't be receiving SNAP benefits this November, Justin "McLovin" Hutchinson is giving away $1,700 in nonperishable food on Halloween.

KPAX News

The gap left by SNAP: Montana Food Bank Network, local partners preparing for loss of federal benefits

More than 40 million Americans rely on SNAP, including around 80,000 Montanans. According to the USDA, because of the government shutdown no benefits will be issued on Nov. 1.