Senate Republicans nixed an attempt by Democrats to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Monday after those funds dried up over the weekend amid the government shutdown.

The Trump administration said it will fund the food assistance program in part this month. The threat of a lapse has incited chaos in Washington, on social media and at food banks nationwide.

Government shutdown threatens food stamps for 42 million Americans as House Democrats reject the GOP's funding bill over a healthcare cuts dispute.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) said Thursday the city will fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the separate program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for the month of

The best way to ensure healthy outcomes and protect children from the partisan crossfire of D.C. politicking is to break the federal grip on nutrition programs.

Alabama Democrats Monday said that Gov. Kay Ivey Monday should call a special session of the Alabama Legislature to help feed more than 726,000 Alabamians who lost food assistance Saturday. “We’re here.

The status of SNAP isn’t clear at this time. Two federal judges ruled Friday the Trump administration must tap into emergency funds to pay for the program during the shutdown, but there still could be a delay in benefits. SNAP won’t be fully stable until the shutdown — which now stands at 32 days — is resolved.

Biran Boltz, owner of Stuff'D Steaks & Hoagies in Hershey, said he never expected to get harassed for his good deed in the wake of the federal government shutdown.