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Tennessee families breathe a sigh of relief as full SNAP benefits return after shutdown

Tennessee families who rely on SNAP will start getting their full November benefits on Monday, November 17, according to the ...

Clarksville nonprofit sees surge in food assistance demand

A Clarksville nonprofit has seen demand for food assistance nearly triple as families continue to struggle financially.
WSMV

OneGenAway launching drive-thru food giveaways, ramping up deliveries as TN families face hunger due to possible SNAP pause

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - As hundreds of thousands of Middle Tennesseans face possible hunger or financial distress with the impending pause to SNAP benefits, another nonprofit is stepping up to help.

What can you buy with SNAP? Can you use food stamps for alcohol, cigarettes, 'junk' food?

SNAP, or food stamps, won't be available to some 42 million Americans come Nov. 1. But what can you buy with SNAP? Only 'healthy' food? See here.
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What is SNAP? Is SNAP the same as food stamps? Here's the basics as Nov. 1 cuts near

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are due to run out on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, as the government shutdown continues, and with no Senate votes planned today, Oct. 29 and no ...
New York Post

Hunger games: The government shutdown showcases food-stamp fraud and follies

The plight of 42 million food-stamp recipients is the federal-government shutdown’s most inflammatory issue. Federal judges ordered the Trump administration to pay food-stamp benefits regardless. Team ...