When will SNAP benefits end? What to know, how to get help in Florida

SNAP benefits are ending Nov. 1 under the federal government shutdown. Here's how hungry families can get help in Florida.
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Will SNAP benefits be issued in Florida Nov. 2? What we know

A federal government shutdown has halted funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Florida's Department of Children and Families confirmed that November SNAP benefits will not be issued until federal funding is restored.

South Florida food distribution programs helping several dozens as government shutdown continues

Right now, 42 million Americans who rely on the SNAP program are still wondering if they'll be able to buy groceries while the government is still closed.

These Florida counties will be hit the hardest if SNAP benefits lapse

A federal judge is poised to rule on whether the Trump administration will be forced to release funding for SNAP benefits in November.

Florida Democrats urge DeSantis to declare SNAP state of emergency

All 43 Democratic Florida state legislators sent a letter Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) asking him to declare a state of emergency over the impending halt in funding for the Supplemental

Florida families brace for SNAP cutoff as shutdown drags on: "It's going to be rough"

As the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits, Florida families like Brittany Bucknor's are bracing for hardship and uncertainty over how to keep food on the table.

Florida Governor waves off calls from Democrats to use state reserves to backfill SNAP benefits

If the government shutdown continues, millions of Floridians who rely on SNAP benefits for food could soon go without critical assistance.

Florida Democrats sign letter pushing DeSantis to protect SNAP benefits for 3 million recipients

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Every Democrat in the Florida Legislature has signed a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis calling to protect food assistance benefits for nearly 3 million Floridians set to lose them in November.
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South Florida groups fill the gap before possible SNAP benefits cut

South Florida organizations are stepping in to help residents who rely on SNAP benefits, which are set to expire this weekend as the government shutdown drags into another month. Why it matters: About 1.

Florida Democrats respond to SNAP ruling

Florida Democrats, who could not convince Gov. Ron DeSantis to step in to provide food aid being lost due to the government shutdown, hailed a pair of federal court rulings late Friday that may allow the aid to flow again.

SNAP uncertainty leaves South Florida seniors scrambling for food aid

After noticing a rise in the cry for help, Meals on Wheels South Florida established the Senior SNAP Relief Program. "Over 60, homebound, and in need who have lost their SNAP benefits, we will kick in immediately two weeks' worth of food. Maybe by then it will be ended. If it isn't, you'll immediately get another two weeks," said Bourgault.
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