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States risk SNAP funding cuts
States face a ticking clock to fix food aid mistakes or lose federal money, according to reports. The Trump administration warned states they must slash error rates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program below 6% ... more
SNAP BENEFITS: EBT Deposit on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
As Christmas approaches, many SNAP recipients are asking the same urgent question: Will my EBT deposit arrive early because of Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? The answer depends on your state’s payment schedule and whether ... more
Court order blocks SNAP penalties, protects food benefits
SNAP lawsuit action led by New York Attorney General Letitia James has resulted in a court order protecting food assistance benefits for vulnerable residents. A federal judge blocked the federal government from imposing millions in ... more
Shutdown ends, but SNAP, travel, and healthcare still face delays
After 43 days, the longest U.S. government shutdown is over, News10NBC reports. President Trump signed a temporary funding bill Wednesday night, but the effects of the shutdown are far from resolved. SNAP benefits in New ... more
Trump administration demands states undo full SNAP payments, sparking legal chaos
A legal standoff over SNAP payments is triggering chaos in state agencies and grocery stores across the country, after the Trump administration directed states to undo recent full disbursements made under court orders. The USDA’s ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Rhonda Jasper and the current state of need in Seneca County
Seneca County United Way Executive Director Rhonda Jasper joins Jim Sinicropi to discuss the state of need in Seneca County as the Federal Government Shutdown continues into November. We'll learn about who the United Way ... more
Trump administration to fund partial SNAP payments during shutdown
The Trump administration told a federal judge it will use contingency funds to provide partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this month, according to NBC News. The move follows a court order requiring the ... more
Trump faces deadline on SNAP funding amid shutdown
The Trump administration must tell a federal judge by noon Monday how it plans to comply with an order requiring payment of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to NBC News. The order from ... more
New York declares food emergency as SNAP cuts hit 3 million
New York has declared a state of emergency as the federal government prepares to cut off food assistance for nearly 3 million residents starting November 1. The move comes amid a prolonged federal shutdown and ... more
SNAP changes in November: Work rules and eligibility shake-up may cut benefits
Starting November 1, major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will take effect — putting benefits at risk for millions of Americans. The changes are part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” passed ... more
Medicare and SNAP scams surge as enrollment begins: Here’s how to protect your benefits
With the fall enrollment season underway, scammers are going after people who depend on Medicare and SNAP. Officials in Wisconsin and across the U.S. say fraudsters are using phone calls, fake apps, and card-skimming devices ... more
New SNAP Bill Proposed to Help Older Americans
A new bipartisan bill could change SNAP. It aims to help seniors and people with disabilities. U.S. Reps. Josh Riley and Mike Lawler introduced the bill. The Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025 ... more
Gillibrand reintroduces EATS Act to expand SNAP access for college students
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is leading a renewed push to expand food assistance access for college students through the Enhance Access to SNAP (EATS) Act of 2025—a bill that could make as many as 290,000 ... more
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ slashes SNAP, Medicaid benefits for millions
Millions of Americans could lose access to food and healthcare assistance under President Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending package, according to analysts and government data. Today it will become law when he signs it. What’s in the ... more
SNAP cuts could cost New York billions and leave millions hungry
Nearly three million New Yorkers could face deeper food insecurity under a federal proposal advancing through Congress. The legislation, championed by President Donald Trump and dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” includes sweeping changes to ... more
$250 million in food assistance coming to over 2 million New York children this summer
New York is issuing over $250 million in food assistance this summer to help more than 2.2 million low-income children access healthy meals while school is out, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on June 23, 2025 ... more
Proposed SNAP cuts could worsen food insecurity across New York
Millions of Americans may lose access to food assistance under President Donald Trump’s latest budget proposal, which includes deep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In New York, where food insecurity remains a ... more
SNAP delays hit 12 states as federal staffing cuts strain systems
Millions of low-income Americans are experiencing delays in receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this month due to overwhelmed processing systems and reduced staffing across state and federal agencies. The disruptions—affecting at least 12 ... more
Social Security Cuts vs Rising National Debt: What’s at Stake for Seniors?
As the U.S. national debt balloons toward $34 trillion in 2025—and projections show it surpassing $50 trillion by 2035—debates in Washington over budget cuts are turning sharper. At the center of the storm? Potential cuts ... more
