Congress to return after millions lose SNAP benefits
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The Trump administration has until Nov. 3 to respond to the SNAP benefit cutoff, after the program came to a halt on Nov. 1, affecting nearly 1 million Arizonans.

Phoenix restaurant handing out meals amid government shutdown
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LoveBite Dumplings handed out meals to those with EBT cards, as SNAP funds have run out and the federal government remains shutdown. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

Arizona nonprofit canvass for non-perishables after SNAP funds run out
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a community-led effort, ensuring no Arizonan goes hungry after SNAP funds run out one month after the federal government shut down. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learns more.

Communities coming together to help Arizonans missing SNAP benefits
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Valley residents, nonprofits and businesses are coming together to support the nearly one million Arizonans who depend on SNAP benefits. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more on the massive turnout at a Mesa food drive.

Food bank demand soars amid government shutdown

Food banks are seeing a massive surge in demand due to the government shutdown, causing distribution sites to run out of supplies early.

Phoenix organizations collecting food amid SNAP benefits ending

Local organizations Our Voice Our Vote Arizona and the Arizona Coalition for Change are canvassing for non-perishable food donations.

Amid SNAP and WIC woes, Phoenix area moms stepping up to help each other

"People really are in desperate need right now," said a mother from Mesa, as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to impact WIC benefit payments.

Amid WIC worries, AZ moms stepping up to help
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Arizona health officials say funding for WIC benefits could run out on Nov. 15, but amid the uncertainty, some mothers in the Phoenix area are stepping up. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.

Arizonans step up to fill the SNAP-gap by donating food to CASS shelter

Even with the uncertainty over the funding of the food stamp program, Valley residents continue to step up by donating money, food and time to help those who are on the verge of loosing those funds. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.

SNAP: Arizonans stepping up to fill the gap
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As uncertainties surrounding SNAP benefits continue amid the government shutdown, Arizonans are stepping up to fill the gap, donating money, food, and time to help people who are on the verge of losing, at least for now, access to new food assistance payments. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.

SNAP benefits must continue, federal judges rule
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Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to keep SNAP benefits flowing during the ongoing government shutdown. Per the ruling, the administration must use contingency funds to keep the program running, or find other funding sources.

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.

SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries

As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.

Trump must replenish SNAP food aid benefits, judges rule: What we know

Two judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown.

SNAP benefits set to end as government shutdown continues
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The federal government has been shut down for more than a month and it doesn't look like that's going to change before SNAP benefits run dry.

SNAP benefits in Arizona will not be issued in November: Here's what to know

Hundreds of thousands of Arizonans will not get SNAP benefits for November, as the federal government shutdown continues. Here's more about SNAP, as well as the potential impact of the funding pause.

SNAP: AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs lays blame for benefits pause on President Trump

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is blaming President Donald Trump for the looming SNAP benefits pause. "There are contingency funds specifically for this purpose, and he should release those funds so that people aren't hungry," the governor said. "Instead, he's choosing to use them as leverage."

Phoenix area rally calls for SNAP, WIC protection
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In 2024, over a third of Arizonans receiving SNAP benefits were single mothers, and on Oct. 30, a rally calling for the protection of SNAP and WIC benefits was held in Downtown Phoenix. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.

SNAP: AZ Gov. Hobbs visits Phoenix food bank
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As fallout from the looming pause in SNAP food assistance benefits continues to accumulate, the demand for food bank services is also increasing. On Oct. 30, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs toured one of the biggest food bank in Arizona, and FOX 10's Brian Webb has more on the visit.