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Will I get my November SNAP benefits in New York, New Jersey during the government shutdown?
The BriefWith the federal government shutdown now entering its second month, millions of families in New York and New Jersey are still waiting for their November SNAP benefits to arrive. On Monday, the Trump administration announced that it will partially fund SNAP,

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SNAP benefits delayed, leaving families in New York without food aid
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers face losing SNAP benefits in November
Trump says SNAP will be half funded in November. What does that mean?
About 12% of Americans began the week waiting to find out if they would receive federal food assistance in November, the first time it was in question since the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr...

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Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats
The Latest: Trump Administration Must Tell Judges Whether It Will Feed the Poor
Trump administration to use emergency funds to pay partial food aid benefits
But while the administration said it would fully deplete the $5.25 billion in contingency funds, it would not use other funding that would allow it to fully fund SNAP benefits for 42 million American...

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The end of federal food aid could hit Black Americans hardest
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings, AP Explains

NY's 3 million SNAP enrollees to get partial food aid from USDA after courts force funding

Nearly 3 million low-income New Yorkers will get partial SNAP food aid for November after judges forced the Trump administration to fund the program.

With SNAP benefits in jeopardy, New York declares emergency as pantries brace for surge

Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York will not let people on food stamps go hungry due to the federal government shutdown.

New York puts $106M into food assistance as SNAP funding runs dry

Hochul said she's trying to find a way to allow students to take home food that's left over at the end of the school day as well.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul declares food emergency for New York amid possible SNAP cuts

The possible disruption to SNAP funding on Nov. 1 would have a direct impact on beneficiaries of the food assistance program, and has already caused a ripple effect on the country's food system.

New Jersey deploys National Guard to help food banks as pantries scramble to meet demand

Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.

Panic sets in for New Yorkers as SNAP benefits dry up and gov shutdown extends

Many shoppers are trying to stretch out their final dollars as they face the reality of what they’ll have to shell out without government assistance.
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New York fast-tracks $30M in aid as federal shutdown threatens SNAP, Medicaid

As a federal government shutdown continues, New York State is racing to protect its most vulnerable residents from the fallout. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million emergency food assistance package to support more than 16 million meals statewide,
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Food resources across Western New York as government shutdown impacts SNAP benefits

With so much uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits, 7 News has compiled a list of food resources across Western New York for those impacted.
MyChamplainValley.com on MSN

NYS lawmakers calling on government to fully fund SNAP

More than 30 state lawmakers would like New York to join states such as Vermont, which have pledged to directly fund SNAP.
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