SNAP benefits won't go out Nov. 1. What that means for MA residents

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), said there ...

Massachusetts communities preparing for SNAP benefits to expire

Methuen, Massachusetts is bracing for an expected increase in the need for food assistance at the end of the week.

Massachusetts mother concerned about feeding family as SNAP benefits may be paused

As the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans who receive SNAP benefits are caught in the middle.

Massachusetts community collecting donations ahead of SNAP benefits lapse

A citywide food drive is underway in Methuen to help feed residents who won’t be getting their SNAP benefits for the month of ...

SNAP benefits may be cut starting Nov. 1. Here are SouthCoast food pantries that can help.

With the uncertainty of SNAP benefits on the horizon, here are food pantries offering help in Greater New Bedford and Fall ...

Mass. Gov. Healey defends partisan jab at Trump over SNAP cuts on state website

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has defended a partisan message posted to a state website blaming President Donald Trump for ...

Government shutdown could leave 1 million in Massachusetts without SNAP benefits, governor says

The governor said more than one million people in Massachusetts will need help finding food next month if the government ...

Massachusetts communities brace for SNAP food crisis amid government shutdown

More than 1 million people across Massachusetts rely on SNAP assistance, a program formerly known as food stamps. Our map ...

Food banks, public officials gear up as ‘devastating’ SNAP benefits cut off approaches

Across Massachusetts food aid organizations and public officials are preparing for the end of SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown — readying for over 1.1 million recipients ...