The federal government may be shut down, but that didn't stop changes to SNAP benefits from kicking in on the first of the ...

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

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

The USDA memo, sent to all state agencies on October 3, orders states to begin complying with new work requirements for ...

That could change if the shutdown lasts over a month.

Millions of people who rely on food stamps and family aid through federal programs could be at risk of losing assistance ...

As the federal government shutdown continues, many people across the country are still trying to understand how the shutdown may affect them and any federal benefits they may receive. Amid those fears ...

The state says 119 refugee and asylee households lost their benefits, while 500 were able to qualify through other ways.

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.

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