TVAs the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are caught in the middle. Money for the program is expected to lapse in just days,

More than 1 million people across Massachusetts rely on SNAP assistance, a program formerly known as food stamps. Our map shows which communities have the highest percentage of SNAP clients.

This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Looming SNAP benefits pause could impact 80,000 in Central Mass. As part of an answer to a question about a potential third term, President Trump told reporters that the administration had "some very good people."

Gov. Healey says there's "no way" Massachusetts would be able to make up for lost SNAP funding from the federal government.

"The federal government provides about $240 million a month in SNAP benefits to Massachusetts residents," Healey said. "There's no way that the state can make up for that."

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is raising concerns about the future of food assistance programs as President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ introduces significant funding

Governor Maura Healey warns that over 1 million Massachusetts residents may lose food stamp benefits if the US government shutdown continues past November 1, 2025. Federal funding for SNAP is insufficient,

With SNAP set to run out next week due to the government shutdown​, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced new resources to help families in need. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.