The megabill further shuttered the SNAP-Ed, a federally funded grant program that "helps people make their SNAP dollars stretch, teaches them how to cook healthy meals, and lead physically active lifestyles," according to the program's website. Funding for SNAP-Ed ended Oct. 1.

An average of 41.7 million people, or 12.3 % of the U.S. population, received SNAP benefits each month in Fiscal Year 2024, according to the USDA. October 2025 reports indicate that about 42 million Americans participate in SNAP monthly.

Hundreds of thousands of Iowans will not receive SNAP benefits Nov. 1 as food pantries already are serving record numbers of clients.

On food pantry director said, "We're having nightmares already" as 800,000 N.J. residents may not receive benefits in November if the government doesn't reopen.

The tribal government says community members will continue to have access to food, heating and critical support during the federal shutdown.

Phil Murphy, along with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Senate President Nick Scutari, was preparing to accelerate SNAP funding for food programs.

People across the metro Atlanta area are getting creative to help families facing hunger as SNAP is expected to run out tomorrow.

In the first quarter of 2024, nearly 177,000 fraud incidents were reported. The CDC noted that 2024-2025 data found that SNAP recipients continue to face disproportionately high rates of obesity and diabetes,