Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and committed $65 million in state funds for food aid as the federal government shutdown impacts SNAP benefits.  The ...

He lives in a New York shelter with his two grandchildren and often goes hungry so that they can eat the food he gets from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. On many days, Hilaire ...

A federal judge says the Trump administration must use emergency funds to resume SNAP payments, but they still have a key ...

Organizers say that those in need must show proof of being a SNAP recipient and live in the City of Peekskill. They are prepared to hand out about 500 meals.

"theres this weird idea that since some people have taken advantage of welfare benefits in the hood, NOBODY should receive ...

Metro Detroit families who depend on SNAP benefits are turning to food banks and pantries as government assistance remains ...

The two did not address the question on many Democrats’ minds: Whether Harris may make another run for the presidency in 2028.

With Snap benefits at a standstill families across Northeast Ohio are looking for ways to feed their families, volunteers packed thousands of food bags as they prepare those now with food assistance.

Native American leaders warned senators last week that mass layoffs and potential benefit lapses are making this government shutdown more painful for their communities and insisted that the federal ...

One in eight Americans use federal food aid but halting the SNAP program would hurt Black Americans more than anyone else ...

The monthlong federal shutdown has left SNAP, formerly called food stamps, unfunded. President Donald Trump’s administration ...