How to Get Free Food From Delivery Services if You Lose SNAP Benefits

DoorDash, Instacart and Gopuff launched initiatives, including free meals and in-app discounts throughout November.

Millions rely on SNAP for access to healthy food. How to find help or donate if you can.

As federal benefits for food stamps expire on Saturday, Nov. 1, local communities, businesses and food banks are stepping up to help those in need.

Here’s why the shutdown has put food stamp benefits at risk

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming weeks amid the federal government shutdown.
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Food for Thought: Experts Discuss Link Between SNAP Benefits and Cognition

Access to nutritious food through SNAP slows cognitive decline, but barriers limit the program's reach and effectiveness on healthier aging.

Ayanna Pressley condemns Trump admin pushing for 'work requirements' to access food stamps

Amid the ongoing shutdown, Rep. Ayanna Pressley blasted the Trump administration as corrupt and "cruel" for pushing the idea that many SNAP beneficiaries should be required to work.

Many families struggle as food stamp benefits remain unclear

While the political and legal wrangling continues, the bottom line for thousands of families, including the 1 in 20 in Utah who rely on food stamps for at least part of their food, is uncertainty about the future and no benefits at the moment.
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Here are the food donations Second Harvest needs as SNAP recipients lose access to resources on November 1st

As SNAP benefits dry up November 1st, Second Harvest Food Bank is preparing to be inundated with requests. Here are some of the items they need. For less than $23, you can buy one of each item.

‘A lot of worry.’ Uncertainty over SNAP payments weighs on KY food banks, families

The Trump administration said it will partially fund SNAP during the government shutdown, but delays could be significant.
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