An average of 41.7 million people, or 12.3 % of the U.S. population, received SNAP benefits each month in Fiscal Year 2024, according to the USDA. October 2025 reports indicate that about 42 million Americans participate in SNAP monthly.

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as funding expires Saturday, leaving low-income families without food assistance.

Michigan joined a multi-state lawsuit seeking federal contingency funds for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.

On Saturday, some 42 million low-income Americans, including 16 million children, lost access to benefits through the SNAP program as the government shutdown continues.

In an unprecedented situation, tens of millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program starting on Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday signaled that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could restart as soon as this week. “There’s a process that has to be followed, so we’ve got to figure out what the process is,

Even with the news of funding potentially resuming, there were still feelings of anxiety and distrust in the community.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered an update on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Sunday and said benefits could resume this week. “There’s a process that has to be followed, so we’ve got to figure out what the process is,

Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s (D-NJ) campaign is collecting food donations at her Saturday rally featuring former President Barack Obama, as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding expired the same day.