KSTP

AG Ellison tells Minnesota Senate committee SNAP benefits should continue

Ellison told the committee he was confident of victory in court, but couldn’t say for sure there wouldn’t be a delay in the November benefits or a reduced amount for recipients.
Sahan Journal

Last-minute federal ruling stops cutoff in SNAP benefits, but timing for November payment in question

Twin Cities food banks and restaurants geared up to help those facing a cut in food benefits, but a federal ruling may have put those cuts on hold.
MinnPost

Minnesota has over $5 billion it could spend to make up for lost federal money. Why isn’t the state using it?

The state still has a projected budget surplus plus a rainy-day fund it could use to cover federal food stamp and energy assistance funds.
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

SNAP funding ending during government shutdown: How you can help

If no deal is reached in Washington, SNAP benefits, funds that help pay for groceries, could run out for families across the country. Here is how you can help.

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Leads Coalition Against Trump Administration In Effort To Suspend SNAP Benefit Pause

In a lawsuit, Ellison and other AGs and governors, are pushing for USDA to use the billion-dollar contingency fund to keep SNAP going.
Hoodline

Minnesota Responds to USDA SNAP Fund Cessation Amid Federal Shutdown, Governor Walz Allocates Emergency Aid

Minnesota reacts to the USDA's stop of emergency SNAP funds, Governor Walz provides aid to local food shelves.
Post Bulletin

SNAP, WIC funding cuts hitting Southeast Minnesota counties

If the continuing resolution or any other funding measures are not passed, funding for SNAP — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps as it's commonly called — will run out on Nov. 1.

SNAP benefits at risk, and Cape Cod food pantries respond. Here's what to know.

Government food assistance benefits, known as SNAP, will stop on Nov. 1, due to federal shutdown. Here's how to find food.
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