SNAP

New York Congressman John Mannion checks with Grant Reeher on topics ranging from SNAP benefits to the war with Iran.

New York Congressman John Mannion checks with Grant Reeher on topics ranging from SNAP benefits to the war with Iran.

Experts say that amid changes to SNAP, enrollment numbers are down, and food insecurity is up.

County leaders say changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will significantly increase costs, which could lead to higher taxes or cuts in services.

Lawmakers say the fight continues to preserve federal SNAP, or food assistance, benefits, amid budget battles and efforts to limit them.

42 million Americans are expected to lose SNAP benefits Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.

More than 100,000 people across central and northern New York will lose SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.

The federal government pulled funding from the federal SNAP-Ed program, which helps thousands of people across New York state each year.

In the wake of the Senate’s approval of President Trump’s massive spending bill, local nonprofit organizations are raising concerns over how it will affect struggling families.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) rallied in Fulton with leaders from local organizations to fight proposed cuts to anti-hunger programs.