SNAP funding update: Trump administration to send out partial payments to SNAP recipients

The Trump administration said in a court filing that it would use a reserve to cover "50% of eligible households’ current allotments."

SNAP benefits run out Saturday. The Central Texas Food Bank is already feeling the strain.

The Central Texas Food Bank expects to spend roughly four times its monthly budget to support Austin-area SNAP recipients.

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.

SNAP cutoff could hurt Texas grocers and the rest of the economy, experts say

The government shutdown means more than $600 million per month won’t go to millions of Texas SNAP beneficiaries who pump money into state's economy.

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.

Dallas County grants $1M to assist residents struggling with SNAP cutback

Although the Trump administration confirmed on Monday it would partially fund the program during the shutdown after two federal judges ruled it must
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