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.

SNAP recipients owed payments on Nov. 1 could see the full amount on their cards as early as Nov. 7, PA Gov. Shapiro announced today at a presser.

Gov. Katie Hobbs says Arizonans are beginning to see their SNAP benefits being paid in full on Friday, Nov. 7. Here's what we know.

But some people will see deeper cuts, with some receiving no benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Aid Program for November. If the government shutdown continues into December, there’s not a plan for funding at all. The benefit cards could be loaded as soon as Friday in Louisiana and will take longer in most states.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday ordered state agencies to fully fund SNAP benefits for November after the Department of Agriculture said it would release emergency funds for the program. SNAP participants in the state should began having access to their full monthly benefits by Sunday,

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced benefits are being distributed to Pennsylvanians who have not received them but should have during the shutdown. THE FULL PRESS CONFERENCE IS IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ABOVESign up for our NewslettersShapiro was joined by Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services Secretary Dr.

In a memo to states, the federal government followed up on previous guidance, and said maximum allotments are being reduced by 35% instead of 50%.

Thursday marked the sixth day millions of people were without food assistance, and Pennsylvania leaders wanted to share what they're doing to help people keep food on their tables. Governor Josh Shapiro is frustrated, saying the federal government has broken the link between farmers and those in need of food.