Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as funding expires Saturday, leaving low-income families without food assistance.

Late Friday, Trump indicated that he would fund SNAP, but noted that they would be delayed for the month of November.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered an update on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Sunday and said benefits could resume this week. “There’s a process that has to be followed, so we’ve got to figure out what the process is,

Akron-Canton residents who rely on SNAP for food are stressed about losing benefits. Meanwhile, food pantries are scrambling to keep people fed.

In the midst of a crisis concerning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, President Donald Trump held a “Great Gatsby”-themed Halloween celebration at his Mar-a-Lago resort. The event took place just a few hours before the expiration of federal food assistance,

As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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The Michigan Senate supports creating a backup fund for SNAP food assistance in the state, but the House has yet to vote.