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As millions of Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits, some states are moving to bridge the gap
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.
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Federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits. Here are the local resources in Coshocton County
Upper Room Assembly will have two distrubtion days in November instead of one. It is also working with other churches on a schedule for hot meals.
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Alabama not among states paying to maintain SNAP benefits
NOW, THE STATE HAS NO PLANS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE SET TO LOSE SNAP BENEFITS, WHICH ARE COMPLETELY FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNOR’S COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR RELEASING THIS STATEMENT SAYING THE STATE DOESN’T HAVE THE EXTRA MONEY TO.
Over a third of the United States federal government's revenue comes from the country's four most-populous states, but they often get back less than they contribute. Known as "donor states," 19 states contribute more in federal taxes than they receives ...