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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is allocating $1.8 million to mitigate the potential suspension of SNAP funding due to the government shutdown.
With SNAP benefits delayed by a government funding lapse, Arizona volunteers mobilize emergency food drives to feed families in need.
The government shutdown is halting a critical federal food assistance program that serves 15% of Arizona’s residents, according to the latest state figures.
News reached out to all 11 of Arizona's congressional representatives on Thursday for their response to Arizonans losing food benefits.
Facing the loss of $150 million in federal SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1, many Arizonans, including resident Christian Guerrero, are deeply concerned about securing food.
Arizona and 24 other states has sued the Trump administration for "unlawfully suspending" SNAP food assistance during the government shutdown.
Find information to help people in Arizona with SNAP resources not being starting Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.
A federal government shutdown threatens to halt SNAP funding for millions of Americans. Local food banks in Arizona are preparing for a significant increase in demand if SNAP benefits lapse on Nov. 1. Food banks say cash donations are most effective ...
Thousands of families across Indian Country, including in Arizona, would lose SNAP benefits as the shutdown continues, tribal leaders say.