Minnesota food shelves to get $4 million
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The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is suing the Trump administration over SNAP benefits being suspended.Related: Gov. Walz holds press conference to announce $4 million in emergency funding for Minnesota food shelvesAG Keith Ellison joined 22 other attorneys general along with three governors in the lawsuit.
Democrats say USDA has $5 billion to continue food stamp benefits while the agency insists the ‘well has gone dry.’
Minnesota reacts to the USDA's stop of emergency SNAP funds, Governor Walz provides aid to local food shelves.
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.
Gov. Walz announced state funding Monday to help Minnesotans who receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
SNAP and MFIP food benefits halted due to federal shutdown; Ramsey County advises beneficiaries to use what they have and keep contact info updated.
Minnesota food banks face critical shortages as demand soars and SNAP funding stalls, leaving thousands at risk of hunger amid rising costs and dwindling donations. Local leaders urge urgent community support.
About 42 million Americans are poised to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits when federal funding comes to a halt on Nov. 1 amid the government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it would not use emergency funds to help cover benefits and posted a message on its website over the weekend that "the well has run dry.