The Supreme Court's emergency action stands to impact tens of millions of low-income Americans who receive SNAP benefits.

SNAP emerged as a critical flashpoint in the longest-ever government shutdown, which entered its 40th day on Nov. 9.

As the controversy over funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown dragged on in recent days, the top official in charge of the program pivoted to a new talking point, calling the program that some 42 million Americans rely on "corrupt."

Brooklyn Moore says she and her family relied on SNAP benefits when she was a child. Now, she's paying it forward amid SNAP cuts and concern.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides government assistance to bring food and other necessities to low-income households.

Gov. Ned Lamont says he has authorized the state to pay out the entire monthly cost of the federal food assistance program using state funds.

Due to residents who rely on federal SNAP aid impacted by the federal shutdown, Lakewood yesterday (Nov. 10) announced a citywide relief program.

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s special session proclamation would need to include language allowing the Legislature to take such action.