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North Texas food banks see surging demand amid federal government shutdown, SNAP funding cuts

"A lot of the people that are on SNAP are working families, and half of those 460,000 are children," said Clarrisa Clarke, government relations officer with the North Texas Food Bank.

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November SNAP benefits paused amid government shutdown; Central Texas Food Bank stays open

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North Texas food banks: Here’s where SNAP users can go amid government shutdown

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Bay Area food banks see surge in demand due to lapse of SNAP benefits

"We're expecting at least 500 families to come out to our distribution," said program coordinator Geo Dinoso.

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With SNAP shutdown, Food Bank Finder helps Palm Beach County residents find meals

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SNAP recipients head to food banks amid government shutdown

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As SNAP benefits partially restart, Pennsylvania food pantries and residents continue to feel the squeeze

Meanwhile, local food pantries that help fill the existing gap face growing demand as people struggle financially to afford enough food for themselves and their families.

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Pennsylvania launches emergency food relief plan as SNAP benefits halt amid federal shutdown

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Mecklenburg County to expand food resources as federal SNAP benefits are paused

USDA warns Texas stores

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This rule stops Texas retailers from giving SNAP recipients food discounts, USDA warns

A public notice posted by the USDA reads, "REMINDER: SNAP-EBT authorized retailers must comply with the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule."

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Texas SNAP recipients barred from retail food discounts, USDA warns

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USDA reminds Texas stores: Treat SNAP customers the same as all other shoppers

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How to help and get help with food assistance during the SNAP delay

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.

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How to give, get food help in Amarillo as shutdown disrupts SNAP aid

Several restaurants are offering discounted or free meals, and assistance is available through food banks and these community groups.

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'We've been overloaded': Southeast Dallas food bank working to keep up with growing demand

North Texas food pantries are working to keep up with demand as more families need help with groceries during the federal government shutdown. On Monday the Pleasant Grove Food Pantry served at least 25 more families than they usually do.

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Texas Democrats call on Gov. Greg Abbott to intervene before SNAP benefits lapse

The calls to the Republican governor came as the food stamp program was set to run out of funding amid the government shutdown.

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Dallas County approves $1M for North Texas Food Bank emergency relief efforts

Dallas County approved a $1M grant to the North Texas Food Bank to help feed families as SNAP delays and the federal shutdown increase food insecurity.

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Texas Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to direct emergency funds to address the looming SNAP crisis

Democrats argue Gov. Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.