Politics Nov 03 SNAP benefits will be partially funded as shutdown stretches on, White House says By Lisa Desjardins, Kayan Taraporevala
Politics Nov 03 Watch 4:36 What the food benefit cuts mean for state aid systems In response to a court order, the Trump administration says it will provide half of the regular food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. To discuss what the decision will mean for SNAP recipients, Amna Nawaz spoke with Cindy Long,… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Jenna Bloom
Politics Nov 03 Watch 5:05 How SNAP reductions are impacting local food banks As the critical safety net for millions of Americans hits a breaking point amid the government shutdown, Geoff Bennett discusses the effects of SNAP reductions with Elizabeth Keever, the chief resource officer at Harvesters, a regional food bank in Kansas… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Politics Nov 03 Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November That means grocery aid will resume for 1 in 8 Americans, though it has been delayed for millions already and the amount beneficiaries receive will be reduced. By Geoff Mulvihill, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press
Nation Oct 28 Watch 7:35 Millions face losing SNAP benefits as shutdown continues with no end in sight As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, millions of Americans are on the verge of losing access to SNAP. Many food aid groups feel the government is legally obligated to provide funding to SNAP, but the Trump… By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Apr 01 Watch 9:17 State laws create disparities in access to government food benefits By Laura Barrón-López, Maea Lenei Buhre SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is one of the nation’s largest welfare programs helping to feed more than 40 million low-income Americans. But for people in need, what that assistance looks like, and who can access it, varies greatly… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 6:28 Proposed WIC funding cuts raise nutrition concerns for low-income families By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery With a possible government shutdown looming, one federal program facing funding cuts is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which helps low-income families buy healthy foods. Nell Menefee-Libey, public policy manager for the nonprofit National… Continue watching
Jul 17 College students struggling with hunger face potential loss of food stamp benefits By Ashraf Khalil, Adriana Morga, Associated Press COVID-era rule changes made it easier for as many as 3 million students to enter the program. But now those changes are expiring, and thousands will be gradually removed from a program they say is still vital to their ability… Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 5:54 White House adviser Gene Sperling discusses bipartisan deal to raise debt ceiling By Amna Nawaz Crisis averted. That's the message from lawmakers as the bill to raise the debt ceiling makes its way to President Biden's desk. For the White House perspective on the deal, Amna Nawaz spoke with senior adviser Gene Sperling. Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch 7:11 Food banks prepare for spike as pandemic SNAP benefits come to an end By William Brangham, Layla Quran, Dorothy Hastings In the last three years, households eligible for food assistance received at least $95 more per month as part of a pandemic-era increase to combat hunger. But Wednesday, those benefits will expire, meaning a smaller monthly food budget for nearly… Continue watching