Why Nov. 1 is a key date in the government shutdown. Impacts on SNAP, WIC, Obamacare.

The government shutdown appears likely to continue into the week leading up to Nov. 1. Here's why that's a key date.

Baby formula brand announces discount for SNAP-eligible families amid government shutdown

The formula brand, “Bobbie,” said that they are offering a discount on the Bobbie Organic Original formula for SNAP-eligible families.

Frustrations rise as federal workers miss first full paycheck of government shutdown

Federal workers are bearing the brunt of the government shutdown, with thousands missing their first full paychecks this week. Former special assistant for President Biden, Meghan Hays, and former advisor to Speaker John Boehner,
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Orlando residents, community advocates prepare for possible SNAP gap as government shutdown goes on

Florida has notified people who depend on federal nutrition assistance that if the government shutdown continues into November, SNAP benefits will not be issued.

SNAP Benefits: Trump Admin Rejects Use of Emergency Funding Amid Shutdown

More than 200 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter Friday to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging her to use the contingency fund to continue the program.

Denver cafe prepares for wave of food insecurity as SNAP benefits pause amid federal shutdown

As the government shutdown stretches on, thousands of furloughed workers are missing paychecks. Another blow looms for families already struggling to put food on the table. SAME Café says it's ready to help the community.
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USDA won't shuffle funds to extend SNAP during shutdown, in about-face from earlier plan

Agriculture Department officials said Friday they cannot use a contingency fund to continue paying the SNAP program, despite earlier shutdown guidance allowing its use.
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