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Small pantries step in as Utah SNAP funding halts amid federal shutdown

Utah officials announced today that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not receive funding in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

No food stamps? Why federal shutdown will lead to more empty shelves, empty bellies for Utahns

SNAP, also known as food stamps, is fully funded by the federal government and helps about 86,000 Utah households buy food each month, the state said. With the continual government shutdown, that aid will cease.

State leaders consider using Utah funds to cover SNAP during shutdown

Before federal SNAP benefits expire in Utah, one state lawmaker said the state could step in to help families if the federal shutdown continues.Roughly 85,000 h
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Utah's SNAP Program Paused Amid Federal Shutdown, Community Pantries Step Up as Food Security Concerns Mount

Utah SNAP benefits halted amid federal shutdown, affecting 86,000 households as community pantries see increased use.

Shutdown to halt food stamp payments for November, Utah department says

More than 80,000 Utah households will lose access to food assistance next month because of the federal government shutdown, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.

Utah SNAP payments on hold due to ongoing federal government shutdown

More than 85,000 Utah households will be without SNAP benefits as the federally funded program is on pause during the government shutdown.Officials with the Dep
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Heber food pantry braces for increased demand after SNAP payment disruptions

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, payments will not be issued in November due to the federal government shutdown. A Heber City food pantry is already seeing an increased demand.
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