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Over 140,000 Central Texans to lose SNAP benefits amid ongoing government shutdown

More than 140,000 Central Texans are expected to lose access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as the government shutdown continues. With funding for the program now exhausted, officials have confirmed that no payments will be issued for the month of November. The loss of this essential aid will leave thousands of families across the region struggling to afford basic groceries and necessities, pushing many to seek emergency food assistance. According t

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29 Oct 2025 13:39 PM 380 views

Over 140,000 Central Texans to lose SNAP benefits amid ongoing government shutdown

More than 140,000 Central Texans are expected to lose access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as the government shutdown continues. With funding for the program now exhausted, officials have confirmed that no payments will be issued for the month of November. The loss of this essential aid will leave thousands of families across the region struggling to afford basic groceries and necessities, pushing many to seek emergency food assistance. According t

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California sues Trump administration over suspension of food aid benefits

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has joined several other states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully refusing to provide federal food assistance benefits during the ongoing government shutdown. Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the legal action Tuesday, stating that the decision by the administration to withhold funds under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will leave millions of residents without

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28 Oct 2025 14:43 PM 449 views

California sues Trump administration over suspension of food aid benefits

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has joined several other states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully refusing to provide federal food assistance benefits during the ongoing government shutdown. Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the legal action Tuesday, stating that the decision by the administration to withhold funds under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will leave millions of residents without

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Los Gatos park-it market brings free groceries to families and students in need

Families, retirees, and students in Los Gatos now have access to free groceries through a new community service that is aiming to reduce food insecurity in Santa Clara County. A refrigerated van, brightly painted and stocked with everything from fresh produce to packaged breakfast foods, is parked outside the Los Gatos Library twice a month as part of a mobile program known as the “park-it market.” The initiative, launched by West Valley Community Services, allows residents to pic

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03 Sep 2025 14:15 PM 550 views

Los Gatos park-it market brings free groceries to families and students in need

Families, retirees, and students in Los Gatos now have access to free groceries through a new community service that is aiming to reduce food insecurity in Santa Clara County. A refrigerated van, brightly painted and stocked with everything from fresh produce to packaged breakfast foods, is parked outside the Los Gatos Library twice a month as part of a mobile program known as the “park-it market.” The initiative, launched by West Valley Community Services, allows residents to pic

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San Francisco food bank ends pop-up pantries after pandemic funding ends

For the last five years, the San Francisco Food Bank has operated more than a dozen pop-up pantries across the city and Marin County. These pop-up pantries were established during the pandemic to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and occasionally proteins to individuals and families facing food insecurity. The program became a critical resource at a time when many traditional food sources were strained due to the global health crisis. As of last Friday, the pop-up pantry program h

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07 Jun 2025 13:56 PM 579 views

San Francisco food bank ends pop-up pantries after pandemic funding ends

For the last five years, the San Francisco Food Bank has operated more than a dozen pop-up pantries across the city and Marin County. These pop-up pantries were established during the pandemic to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and occasionally proteins to individuals and families facing food insecurity. The program became a critical resource at a time when many traditional food sources were strained due to the global health crisis. As of last Friday, the pop-up pantry program h

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Houston Congressman Files SNAP SECURE Act to Restore Benefits Stolen by Skimming Fraud

In response to a surge in reports of SNAP benefits theft across Houston and Texas, Congressman Al Green has announced the filing of the SNAP SECURE Act of 2025—a new federal legislative proposal aimed at restoring stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and improving card security. The announcement came after a months-long investigative series by KPRC 2 News, which highlighted the experiences of Houstonians who had their benefits skimmed—a type of el

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Houston Congressman Files SNAP SECURE Act to Restore Benefits Stolen by Skimming Fraud

In response to a surge in reports of SNAP benefits theft across Houston and Texas, Congressman Al Green has announced the filing of the SNAP SECURE Act of 2025—a new federal legislative proposal aimed at restoring stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and improving card security. The announcement came after a months-long investigative series by KPRC 2 News, which highlighted the experiences of Houstonians who had their benefits skimmed—a type of el

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Over 140,000 Central Texans to lose SNAP benefits amid ongoing government shutdown

Over 140,000 Central Texans to lose SNAP benefits amid ongoing government shutdown

California sues Trump administration over suspension of food aid benefits

California sues Trump administration over suspension of food aid benefits

Los Gatos park-it market brings free groceries to families and students in need

Los Gatos park-it market brings free groceries to families and students in need

San Francisco food bank ends pop-up pantries after pandemic funding ends

San Francisco food bank ends pop-up pantries after pandemic funding ends

Houston Congressman Files SNAP SECURE Act to Restore Benefits Stolen by Skimming Fraud

Houston Congressman Files SNAP SECURE Act to Restore Benefits Stolen by Skimming Fraud

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Day Two of NYC Congestion Pricing: Smooth Rollout, Mixed Opinions

US government enters partial shutdown after Congress misses 2026 budget deadline

T.J. Maxx to open large new Lincoln Park store in Chicago retail corridor

Why Consistent Routines Matter for Children

"Visakhapatnam's Restaurants Now Allowed to Stay Open Until Midnight: New Guidelines Issued"

Columbus Book Festival 2025 Returns With Authors, Music, Kids Activities, and Food Trucks

US revokes 85,000 visas as Trump administration intensifies security review

National Guard deployment to Chicago sparks legal and political battle

Maryland murder suspect accused in New Year’s Eve killing may have fled to India

Karisma, Kareena, Saif Attend Sunjay Kapur's Memorial in Delhi

#foodassistance

Over 140,000 Central Texans to lose SNAP benefits amid ongoing government shutdown

Over 140,000 Central Texans to lose SNAP benefits amid ongoing government shutdown

California sues Trump administration over suspension of food aid benefits

California sues Trump administration over suspension of food aid benefits

Los Gatos park-it market brings free groceries to families and students in need

Los Gatos park-it market brings free groceries to families and students in need

San Francisco food bank ends pop-up pantries after pandemic funding ends

San Francisco food bank ends pop-up pantries after pandemic funding ends

Houston Congressman Files SNAP SECURE Act to Restore Benefits Stolen by Skimming Fraud

Houston Congressman Files SNAP SECURE Act to Restore Benefits Stolen by Skimming Fraud

Day Two of NYC Congestion Pricing: Smooth Rollout, Mixed Opinions

US government enters partial shutdown after Congress misses 2026 budget deadline

T.J. Maxx to open large new Lincoln Park store in Chicago retail corridor

Why Consistent Routines Matter for Children

"Visakhapatnam's Restaurants Now Allowed to Stay Open Until Midnight: New Guidelines Issued"

Columbus Book Festival 2025 Returns With Authors, Music, Kids Activities, and Food Trucks

US revokes 85,000 visas as Trump administration intensifies security review

National Guard deployment to Chicago sparks legal and political battle

Maryland murder suspect accused in New Year’s Eve killing may have fled to India

Karisma, Kareena, Saif Attend Sunjay Kapur's Memorial in Delhi

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