Tennessee needs $97M in new funding this year to offset Trump SNAP cuts | Week in Politics

Tennessee state officials will have to get new funding in next year's budget to run the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
NewsChannel 5 Nashville

Republican state senator calls SNAP funding shortage a 'major crisis' in Tennessee

Republican State Senator Paul Bailey said state will have to use reserve funds to help with food assistance while SNAP benefits are impacted by government shutdown.

Tennessee GOP senator: SNAP funding crisis needs immediate state action

Republican State Senator Paul Bailey said state will have to use reserve funds to help with food assistance while SNAP benefits are impacted by government shutdown.
WTVC NewsChannel 9 on MSN

Tennessee SNAP families left waiting: State unsure when partial food aid will arrive

Families across the country, including those here in Tennessee, will see less in SNAP benefits this month.We learned from the Tennessee Department of Human Serv

Amid halt in SNAP, boxes of food to be distributed at 2 events Saturday to anyone in need

Got a tip or a question about the shutdown? Want to share how the shutdown is affecting you or your business or organization?  Email [email protected]. Here’s the latest on how the shutdown is hitting home.
FOX13 Memphis

Tennessee food banks to get $5M in state funding, governor says

Food banks in Tennessee will soon benefit from $5 million in state funding, according to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.

‘We’re draining the shelves:’ Portland food pantry sees increased demand amid SNAP uncertainty

Open just twice a week, the pantry is considering extending their operating hours to make sure people can get what they need. However, supplies are flying off the shelves, unlike they’ve seen
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