Florida families brace for SNAP cutoff as shutdown drags on: "It's going to be rough"

As the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits, Florida families like Brittany Bucknor's are bracing for hardship and ...

Florida Democrats sign letter pushing DeSantis to protect SNAP benefits for 3 million recipients

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Every Democrat in the Florida Legislature has signed a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis calling to protect ...

State Democrats urge Florida Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency to address impending loss of SNAP benefits

All 43 Democratic state legislators in Florida asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency ahead of the impending ...
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With court ruling buying time for SNAP, South Florida families still fear food aid shortfall

Federal food assistance hung in the balance on Friday, but emergency court rulings kept SNAP food aid benefits flowing ahead of a possible freeze due to the government shutdown.

Florida Democrats urge DeSantis to declare SNAP state of emergency

All 43 Democratic Florida state legislators sent a letter Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) asking him to declare a state of ...

SNAP uncertainty leaves South Florida seniors scrambling for food aid

After noticing a rise in the cry for help, Meals on Wheels South Florida established the Senior SNAP Relief Program. "Over 60, homebound, and in need who have lost their SNAP benefits, we will kick in ...
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South Florida seniors face 'hunger crisis' as SNAP benefits halt amid federal government shutdown

Thousands of older adults across South Florida are at imminent risk of losing crucial food assistance as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

Winn-Dixie, DoorDash, Instacart, Florida restaurants offer free or reduced food as SNAP ends

As funding for SNAP and WIC benefits dry up during the government shutdown, these stores, delivery services and restaurants are trying to help.