A primary difference between WIC and SNAP is that the Women, Infants and Children program provides more than just food.

"Tennessee is unable to utilize state dollars to provide the benefit, as states do not have a mechanism to load benefits onto customer cards." ...

Five Ohio representatives join more than 200 congressional Democrats calling for emergency measures as the federal shutdown ...

Millions of Americans depend on SNAP assistance to put food on the table but a government shutdown is forcing beneficiaries ...

A shortfall in federal funds used to provide nutritional assistance to low-income families has raised questions about whether ...

The government shutdown hit Day 24 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend. Follow live updates ...

Three weeks into the federal government shutdown with no end in sight, the health of the county’s most vulnerable residents is increasingly at risk.

Gov. Maura Healey on Friday will discuss the potential suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits amid ...

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push ...

A California judge said states suing the federal government over demands for food program data are likely to win their claims ...

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits won't be issued for November if the government shutdown continues, ...

With no end to the federal government shutdown in sight, state officials in New Hampshire are preparing for a potential halt ...