President Trump indicated Friday he would fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if given “the appropriate legal direction” after a federal judge ordered officials

Trump seeks court ruling on SNAP payments during government shutdown as 42 million Americans face uncertainty over November food stamp benefits.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a major piece of the U.S. social safety net used by nearly 42 million, or about 1 in 8 Americans, to help buy groceries. US defense chief vows to ‘stoutly defend’ Indo-Pacific interests in talks with China With fragile Gaza ceasefire holding,

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

The megabill further shuttered the SNAP-Ed, a federally funded grant program that "helps people make their SNAP dollars stretch, teaches them how to cook healthy meals, and lead physically active lifestyles," according to the program's website. Funding for SNAP-Ed ended Oct. 1.

Lawrence residents tell GBH News they don’t know how they’re going to make ends meet, food pantry operators are bracing for a surge in demand and local businesses are expecting to take a hit as customers have less to spend on groceries.

The Franklin Community Co-op, will be increasing its Food for All program discount to 15% on all purchases, excluding alcohol, to people who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),

Donald Trump says his administration will follow a judicial ruling and provide the emergency funding necessary to fund SNAP food benefits in November once a federal court clarifies how the money can be legally supplied.