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Food banks see surge in demand; Trump says SNAP benefits won't be given until after shutdown

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles, on the newest of 3 developments

Food banks and hunger relief organizations are seeing an increase in the number of people lining up for food packages since SNAP benefits were halted.

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  1. Trump signals he’ll fund SNAP

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

    Headline from Wyoming Tribune Eagle ·

  3. Newest

    Food banks see surge in demand; Trump says SNAP benefits won't be given until after shutdown

    Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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89 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Donald Trump says SNAP benefits will be solved for November (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    President Donald Trump has said "we’re going to get it done" regarding funding SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.

  2. Media Matters for America

    The Trump administration previously indicated it would pay SNAP benefits during a shutdown. Fox is defending its new refusal to do so. (opens Media Matters for America)

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    Media Matters for America's feed description

    Fox News is backing the Trump administration’s decision to reverse its own original guidance, as well as precedent from President Donald Trump’s first term, by refusing to pay out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (also known as food stamps) in November.

  3. Fox News

    Trump vows to ‘fund SNAP as soon as possible’ if court allows, blasts Democrats over shutdown delay (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    President Trump asks federal courts to clarify legal authority for SNAP benefit payments during the government shutdown as a Nov. 1 payment date approaches.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Trump asks courts how to fund SNAP legally so Americans don't 'go hungry' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Trump administration is inquiring how to legally tap into contingency funds to keep food stamps rolling during the government shutdown.

  5. The Hill

    Trump signals he’ll fund SNAP (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump indicates willingness to fund SNAP if given legal direction, as benefits face lapse due to government shutdown.

  6. The Guardian

    Trump administration will provide half of usual funds to Snap recipients in November (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Contingency funds will keep benefits going for nearly 42 million people in the food assistance program, Trump says

  7. Governing

    Trump Admin Will Fund 50% of Food Assistance During Shutdown (opens Governing)

    Published

    Governing's feed description

    Federal officials said $4.65 billion from SNAP reserves will be released to meet a court order, but warned states may face weeks of delays processing partial benefits.

  8. WFMZ Allentown

    Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s administration says it will partially fund the SNAP food aid program in November after two federal judges required the payments to continue. That means grocery aid will

  9. ABC 30 Fresno

    Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges' rulings (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Trump's administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges' rulings required it to keep the food aid program running.

  10. Anchorage Daily News

    Trump administration says SNAP food aid will be partially funded after judges’ orders (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Both judges gave the administration leeway to pay for it entirely or partially.

  11. CBS News

    Trump administration will use SNAP contingency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.

  12. WSVN Miami

    Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running.The

  13. Al Jazeera

    Trump administration to partially fund SNAP food benefits amid US shutdown (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The country’s flagship food aid scheme serves one in eight Americans each month.

  14. Newsweek

    Trump admin to distribute reduced SNAP benefits: what to know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture had planned to halt payments beginning Nov. 1, citing a lack of funding during the shutdown.

  15. The New Republic

    Trump Decides to Fund SNAP After Court Order—With Two Major Catches (opens The New Republic)

    Published

    The New Republic's feed description

    The Trump administration is still not interested in helping the millions of Americans who rely on food stamps.

  16. The Daily Signal

    BREAKING: Trump Administration Finds Path to Keep SNAP Partially Funded (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    The Trump administration tells a judge that it will use contingency funds to partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

  17. Chinook Observer

    Trump administration must restart SNAP benefits by Wednesday, judge rules (opens Chinook Observer)

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    Chinook Observer's feed description

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge on Saturday issued a written order saying there is “no question” that U.S. Department of Agriculture contingency funds must be used to provide food assistance for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown. Rhode Island U.S.

  18. Newsweek

    Fully funding SNAP benefits threatens school lunches: Trump admin (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    SNAP Benefits could be fully funded, but it would mean a $4 billion shortfall for school lunch programs.

  19. WHDH Boston

    Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after two judges issued rulings requiring it to keep the nation’s

  20. Spotlight PA

    SNAP food aid will be partially funded: Trump admin (opens Spotlight PA)

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    Spotlight PA's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running.

  21. Washington Examiner

    Trump administration will fund 50% of SNAP with emergency money (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Trump administration said it will use contingency funds to provide partial SNAP benefits to comply with a pair of court orders.

  22. Foxla

    SNAP benefits latest: Trump administration says partial funding coming (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    The Trump administration said Monday afternoon that it will partially fund SNAP, though details about the timeline for cards reloading and the amount were still unclear.

  23. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    SNAP will be partially funded in November, but payout could take weeks (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    It’s not clear how much beneficiaries will receive, nor how quickly beneficiaries will see value show up on the debit cards they use to buy groceries.

  24. New York Post

    Trump administration agrees to partially fund SNAP despite government shutdown (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Details about how much of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will remain funded and for how long it will be kept afloat are unclear. The Trump administration had been ordered by two courts to continue payments despite the shutdown.

  25. Forbes

    SNAP Will Be Partially Funded Through November—But Expect Major Benefits Reduction (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The administration said it could cover “50% of eligible households current allotments” through November with the $4.65 billion in a contingency fund.

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