As the government shutdown continues into its second day with no end in sight, agencies are turning to contingency plans for vital services like SNAP.

Around 42 million people nationwide receive SNAP benefits, which help low- and no-income households with the cost of ...

Yes, according to Rep. Brittany Petterson, D-Colorado. At least for the month of October. "Recipients should expect to ...

Each year, SNAP undergoes a cost-of-living increase, known as the COLA, to help benefits keep pace with rising grocery prices.

Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.

Because both SNAP and WIC are state programs, the offices are still open and the participants do still have benefits they can use.

Rolling out over next year, the changes will affect hundreds of thousands of Oregonians, according to the Oregon Department ...

You will continue to Social Security and assistance from SNAP during the shutdown, but some of their services may be affected ...

Familty assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC will continue during a government shutdown but money may start to run out.

If the federal shutdown persists, the long-term plan for distributing nutritional assistance in Pennsylvania is uncertain, advocates said.