States Scramble to Feed 42 Million as Trump Blocks SNAP During Shutdown
With 42 million people set to lose $8 billion in food assistance on November 1, governors of both parties are declaring emergencies and shifting state reserves to prevent mass hunger.
The Trump administration's refusal to release existing federal funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has left 42 million people at risk of missing their November benefits.
- 42 million people at risk of losing food assistance
- $8 billion in benefits at risk
- Trump administration refuses to release existing federal funds
The shutdown began after President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans refused to support a spending bill that would restore funding for Medicaid and extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Author's summary: Trump blocks food aid for 42 million.