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Fact checking a viral chart on US food stamps recipients’ race, ethnicity

US Department of Agriculture data reveals most recipients are white, US-born citizens, followed by minorities.
FOX 5 New York

Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state

Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.

Map: See the number of SNAP participants by county as benefit lapse looms

Over 40 million Americans could lose access to federal food assistance Saturday if the government shutdown continues into November.

Polk County food charities brace for 'off the charts' surge in demand if SNAP benefits stall

Without access to SNAP benefits, residents are anticipated to search for food from nonprofit food pantries, leaving the pantries bracing for a significant uptick in Polk County residents seeking help.

Trump admin warns 42 million Americans could lose food stamps as shutdown drags on

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning that the Trump administration cannot add more funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program unilaterally.

'It's mission impossible': Brevard families grapple with impending halt of SNAP benefits

Danielle, a south Brevard mom, has somehow always found a way to make things work for her family. Now, with SNAP benefits set to be put on hold as the federal government shutdown continues,

What happens to SNAP benefits already loaded onto EBT cards, in accounts come Nov. 1 deadline?

If the federal government shutdown continues, there will be a pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits come Saturday, Nov. 1.
WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. on MSN

SNAP funding ends November 1st

With the government shut down, states will see SNAP funding end. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do.
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