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Thousands of families across Indian Country, including in Arizona, would lose SNAP benefits as the shutdown continues, tribal leaders say.
Arizona joined a multistate lawsuit seeking to prevent the Trump administration from suspending SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.
With only a dozen or so stores scattered throughout the Navajo Nation, buying groceries is already a daily struggle. But letting benefits lapse could make their dilemma much worse.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, is the latest government program to be hit by the shutdown.
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SNAP: AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs lays blame for benefits pause on President Trump
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is blaming President Donald Trump for the looming SNAP benefits pause. "There are contingency funds specifically for this purpose, and he should release those funds so that people aren't hungry,
Despite two federal court rulings to keep SNAP running during the shutdown, questions remain about when benefits will reach families.
With SNAP benefits at risk during the government shutdown, DoorDash and Gopuff offer free meals, grocery credits, and waived fees.
Gov. Katie Hobbs is launching a temporary state program, "Food Bucks Now," to provide a short-term lifeline for affected families.