What Happens to SNAP Benefits After Judge Pauses Trump's Federal Funding Freeze
Commonly referred to as "food stamps," SNAP benefits are administered nationwide to low- and no-income households that would otherwise struggle to purchase groceries. In 2023, the program served an average of 42.1 million people per month, or 12.6 percent of U.S. residents.
Nutrition programs unaffected by Trump funding freeze, White House says
Nutrition programs that deliver food assistance to millions of U.S. families will not be affected by a White House pause on federal grants and loans, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Trump rescinds spending freeze on federal assistance
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded its sweeping freeze of federal assistance, which roiled Washington and caused widespread confusion about which programs were affected by the move, according to a copy of the memo obtained by POLITICO.
Does Trump's Freeze on Federal Aid Impact SNAP Benefits? What We Know
While the administration insists the funding freeze does not apply to direct payments like Social Security and Medicaid, SNAP benefits are in a gray area. Experts interpret the ambiguous language in the memo as potentially impacting programs administered through state and local governments.
Trump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spending
The move comes after the order sparked widespread criticism and confusion. A federal district judge had temporarily paused the freeze.
Are food stamps a state or federal program? What you need to know about SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, serves as a crucial lifeline for ...
U.S. Rep. McGovern expresses doubts about President Trump's funding cuts, Cabinet picks
Worcester, is worried that President Trump’s proposed cuts to programs like SNAP could hurt the state’s families in need.
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Will SNAP Benefits Change Under Trump’s New Policy Proposals? Here’s What To Know So Far
One week into his presidency, President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders, effectively ending government ...
A Nutrition Program for Low-Income Americans Seeks Clarity on Funding Pause
It was not immediately known how the federal funding freeze would affect W.I.C., which provides vouchers for healthy foods to ...
Officials tell SNAP users to be vigilant after feds stop replacing food benefits lost to fraud
In the past, the federal government replaced food benefits lost to fraud, but that policy changed late last year.
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Opinion: Local Nutrition Programs Are More Important Than Ever
"With federal nutrition assistance facing an uncertain future, local organizations must step in to fill the gaps. But ...
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Food for All Oregonians bill proposes nutrition assistance despite immigration status
Amid a federal crackdown on immigration, an Oregon bill proposes offering Oregonians nutrition assistance despite their ...
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Trump’s ‘pause’ on government assistance could put early learning and nutrition programs in danger
As widespread confusion continues over the funding freezes, programs serving women and children could be hit particularly ...