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Will I get my November SNAP benefits in New York, New Jersey during the government shutdown?
The BriefWith the federal government shutdown now entering its second month, millions of families in New York and New Jersey are still waiting for their November SNAP benefits to arrive. On Monday, the Trump administration announced that it will partially fund SNAP,

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SNAP benefits delayed, leaving families in New York without food aid
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers face losing SNAP benefits in November
The Latest: Trump Administration Must Tell Judges Whether It Will Feed the Poor
President Donald Trump’s administration faces deadlines on Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will comply with court orders to resume funding benefits through SNAP, the nation’s biggest food...

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Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings, AP Explains
Trump administration will tap emergency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits
When will SNAP food aid payments start flowing again? Here are the latest details
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said over the weekend the administration would not appeal the rulings and was waiting for guidance from the courts on how to legally disperse the money.

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Trump administration to pay partial SNAP benefits
USDA will provide reduced Snap benefits to millions of Americans who rely on food aid

NY's 3 million SNAP enrollees to get partial food aid from USDA after courts force funding

Nearly 3 million low-income New Yorkers will get partial SNAP food aid for November after judges forced the Trump administration to fund the program.

With SNAP benefits in jeopardy, New York declares emergency as pantries brace for surge

Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York will not let people on food stamps go hungry due to the federal government shutdown.

New York puts $106M into food assistance as SNAP funding runs dry

Hochul said she's trying to find a way to allow students to take home food that's left over at the end of the school day as well.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul declares food emergency for New York amid possible SNAP cuts

The possible disruption to SNAP funding on Nov. 1 would have a direct impact on beneficiaries of the food assistance program, and has already caused a ripple effect on the country's food system.

New Jersey deploys National Guard to help food banks as pantries scramble to meet demand

Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
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New York fast-tracks $30M in aid as federal shutdown threatens SNAP, Medicaid

As a federal government shutdown continues, New York State is racing to protect its most vulnerable residents from the fallout. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million emergency food assistance package to support more than 16 million meals statewide,
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NYS lawmakers calling on government to fully fund SNAP

More than 30 state lawmakers would like New York to join states such as Vermont, which have pledged to directly fund SNAP.

New Yorkers who rely on SNAP still bracing for potential problems despite judge's order for emergency funding

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release emergency SNAP funds just one day before benefits were set to stop. The order gives the United States Department of Agriculture until Monday to detail how benefits will be paid out.
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