Seniors and families already struggling to make ends meet may be forced to stretch their dollar even further due to the government shutdown.

As the community braces for potential reductions in SNAP benefits, local organizations and schools are mobilizing to support vulnerable populations, highlighting the critical role of food assistance programs.

Three million Floridians receive SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, but the benefits suspend Nov. 1 as the federal government shutdown continues, barring any specific action by Congress to reinstate the benefits. Data shows Lee County has more than 73,000 people on SNAP and Collier has nearly 22,000 on SNAP.

She isn’t sure how she make ends meet when her SNAP benefit, of less than $30, is suspended. “Are you going to have trouble paying for your medications?” asked Regan. “I am, which is depressing. There’s a lot of senior citizens out there ...

Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency Thursday to send $10 million to food banks, responding to the Trump administration's announcement that funds for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,

In an effort to help seniors who will lose their benefits to a food assistance program during the government shutdown, Meals on Wheels South Florida is launching a new initiative.

Louisiana has announced today that SNAP benefits will be funded specifically for the elderly, disabled, and children across the state as the government shutdown continues.

Gov. Jeff Landry said a temporary assistance program will provide benefits to the state's "most vulnerable" SNAP recipients in November amid the federal shutdown.

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, food pantries in Monroe County face rising demand, fewer donations and growing uncertainty.