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LIST: These Portland area restaurants are feeding SNAP recipients during the federal shutdown

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As the month draws to an end and the federal shutdown continues, those who rely on food assistance have grown increasingly concerned about what to do when their benefits don’t ...
Rams Wire

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.
NBC4 Columbus

List: Where central Ohioans can get food support if SNAP benefits run out

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — About 1.4 million low income Ohioans are facing food insecurity as federal food assistance funding is set to run out on Saturday. Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the ...
WWLTV

List: Local food banks, restaurants, community fridges offer meals and groceries as SNAP benefits shrink

With November SNAP benefits being reduced, a number of local organizations and restaurants are stepping up to help people keep food on the table. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

Food banks, pantries say they're still seeing surge even after SNAP benefits restored

Although SNAP benefits returned for millions of Americans, food banks and pantries across the U.S. say they are still seeing ...