SNAP benefits won't reach nearly 2 million Illinois residents for "days or weeks" despite the Trump admin announcing partial funding for November.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) website has placed an advisory blaming Senate Democrats for the impending absence of food assistance benefits on its website.  Starting Nov. 1, it is

At a loss of what to do, what help you are entitled to as the Trump administration is ordered by a judge to fund SNAP benefits while the shutdown continues? We explain the latest developments in SNAP benefits,

State law prohibits public resources from being used for political purposes; DHHS says Gov. Jim Pillen can issue partisan statements.

New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules are going into effect on Saturday, even as benefits will already not be issued through November without federal funding due to the

The SNAP Equal Treatment Rule prevents retailers from treating food stamp customers differently, but using it in this way appears to be unprecedented.

The government shutdown is pausing federal food aid for millions across the country and several Chicago restaurants are working to help.

Austin-area businesses, churches and nonprofits are offering free meals to help people affected by the delays. Here’s where to get help if you need it and help others if you can.

Those impacted can visit the state's website FeedTN.org. Users can select the county they live to find food distributions.

After Gov. Laura Kelly joined a lawsuit, the USDA will pay partial SNAP benefits. But it is unclear how soon Kansans will get November food stamps.