In a news release about $4 million going to the Utah Food Bank, the state's top elected leaders blamed Democrats for the federal shutdown, even as Republican control all branches of government.

This week, hundreds of thousands of Tampa Bay residents are bracing for the loss of grocery assistance, amid a government shutdown that’s lingered nearly a month. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,

Despite a judge's ruling ordering the administration to fund SNAP benefits, President Donald Trump said that November's payments were likely to be delayed.

With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.

SNAP benefits help feed more than 40 million Americans, but amid the government shutdown, those vital resources could be delayed or put on pause, leaving families hungry and worried about where their next meal will come from.

SNAP benefits may run out by November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. Restaurants and cafes nationwide are offering free meals to those impacted. Some businesses require a SNAP card, while others offer help with no questions asked.

People in Northeast Ohio are preparing to help fill the gap in anticipation of a halt in SNAP benefits when federal funding ends on Nov. 1 amid the ongoing government shutdown.

A handful of states rolled out plans to use their own funds to provide benefits as the SNAP federal food aid program runs dry