New changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were implemented on Oct. 1 with more coming at the end of the ...

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

"Recipients should expect to receive their monthly allotment and retailers will continue to accept SNAP benefits," Petterson's website says. That could change if the shutdown lasts over a month.

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

Oct. 1 brought both an increase to SNAP benefits and the shutdown of the government. Here's what to expect with the food ...

The U.S. government shut down as of Wednesday, October 1, after Congress failed to agree upon federal funding extensions.

Those who rely on food assistance may be feeling uneasy as lawmakers predict the federal government shutdown, which started on Wednesday, will last for at least a week.