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.

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.

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

If the federal shutdown persists, the long-term plan for distributing nutritional assistance in Pennsylvania is uncertain, ...

Around 42 million people nationwide receive SNAP benefits, which help low- and no-income households with the cost of ...

Tennesseans who rely on SNAP food benefits have until October 31 to submit documentation to the state showing they are unable ...

Familty assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC will continue during a government shutdown but money may start to run out.