Minnesota food shelves to get $4 million

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Minnesota food shelves to get $4 million as state prepares for loss of SNAP benefits
Minnesota is sending $4 million in emergency funding to food shelves as officials brace for federal food assistance benefits to run out because of the government shutdown. DFL Gov. Tim Walz and state officials stressed Monday that the allocation is a stopgap that will only help temporarily.

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Gov. Walz holds press conference to announce $4 million in emergency funding for Minnesota food shelves
Minnesota food shelves fear they won't have enough to offer if SNAP benefits run out
Walz announces $4M for Minnesota food shelves to help bridge food stamp gap
Gov. Tim Walz is directing $4 million in emergency funding to food shelves across the state, as hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are expected to lose access to SNAP benefits, commonly known as foo...

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Governor Walz announces $4M boost for Minnesota food shelves during federal shutdown
Gov. Walz unveils $4 million for MN food shelves as shutdown could halt SNAP benefits
Gov. Walz announces $4 million for Minnesota food shelves amid federal government shutdown
Leaders of Minnesota food shelves say the loss of SNAP benefits comes at a critical time for those facing food insecurity in our communities.

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State to send $4 million to food shelves as shutdown threatens SNAP aid

Minnesota gives $4M to food banks amid federal shutdown, USDA threatens food stamps, SNAP

As the federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits, Minnesota directs $4 million to food shelves across Minnesota. USDA warns assistance may stop Nov. 1.
MinnPost

Minnesota looks for loose change to support 440,000 residents about to lose SNAP benefits

Gov. Walz announced state funding Monday to help Minnesotans who receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

With SNAP funding set to run out, Minnesota counties warn residents about coming impact

Federal officials have said funding for the program, which provides food benefits to low-income families, will run out come November unless a deal to reopen the government is reached. In Minnesota, this will mean funding drying up to provide SNAP benefits to 440,000 recipients.
KTTC

MN agencies say 440,000 could face food insecurity with SNAP funding on track to run out next week

Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) says SNAP funding will run dry on Nov. 1 amid a government shutdown. If the shutdown is not resolved, the department will not be able to pay November benefits.
Hoodline

Food Benefit Freeze in Minnesota: SNAP & MFIP Caught in Shutdown Snare, Low-Income Families Face Bleak November

SNAP and MFIP food benefits halted due to federal shutdown; Ramsey County advises beneficiaries to use what they have and keep contact info updated.
Austin Daily Herald

Facing ‘perfect storm,’ strained Minnesota food banks brace for impact of SNAP funding halt

Minnesota food banks face critical shortages as demand soars and SNAP funding stalls, leaving thousands at risk of hunger amid rising costs and dwindling donations. Local leaders urge urgent community support.
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